Chapter 621

Helen remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "If you had said all this earlier, we wouldn't be in this situation now." Now, it felt too late. "My thoughts are all over the place. I just want to go home." Julien gazed at her, unwilling to force her. "Can we meet again tomorrow?" "We'll see. I just want to go home now." "Alright." Julien knew he couldn't rush things. He needed to take it step by step, without forcing her. He helped her put on her clothes, fastening her bra and adjusting it. Embarrassed, she pushed him away and took her clothes to the bathroom to finish dressing. By the time she emerged, the intimate atmosphere in the room had dissipated entirely. Julien was also dressed, his usual composed demeanor restored, though the bandage on his forehead was a pitiful sight. Helen couldn't hold back and asked, "Is your head injury serious?" "It's not bad. It's just a superficial wound. It'll heal in a few days." "No concussion?" "A mild one." "Then, wh