Chapter 376

Shelmaine shrank back into the corner as she stared at him. "Did you follow me?" "It's easy to find out where you live. Why would I need to follow you?" Shelmaine was speechless. Samuel pressed the elevator button. The other people in the elevator were frightened by his presence and quickly left, leaving behind just the two of them. The narrow space felt suffocating. Shelmaine stayed on the 17th floor. She tried to ignore him and regain her composure, thinking of what to say to him. Before she could say anything, the elevator arrived at the 17th floor. He stepped out first, and after a moment's hesitation, she stepped out, too. "We need to talk." Instinctively, Shelmaine refused. "There's nothing to talk about. If you have something to discuss, save it for the court hearing." "Shelly, must you treat me like this?" Samuel's tone softened, carrying a hint of helplessness and pleading. "Can't you be a little nicer to me? I don't expect you to treat me the way you do Julien, but pl