Chapter 502

"Mm-hmm." Helen nodded firmly. No wonder he avoided alcohol and stuck to such a bland diet. "Since that's the case, you absolutely can't smoke either. You have to quit smoking for good." "Alright, as you say," Julien agreed without hesitation. Even since finding out Julien had battled gastric cancer, Helen had been extra vigilant about his diet and routines, especially when it came to smoking. Like a little watchdog, she sniffed him constantly, checking for even a hint of cigarette smoke. Before she left to return home for Thanksgiving, Helen made Julien promise—multiple times—that he wouldn't smoke, not even one cigarette. "If I find out you did, you'll regret it!" she warned with mock severity. Her serious tone made Julien laugh, though his voice carried a trace of helplessness. "See? I knew I shouldn't have told you. There goes all my freedom." "I don't care!" She declared, crossing her arms. "You're mine. You have to listen to me. I want you to be healthy and live to a hundred