Chapter 617

Julien had expected her anger. "It's my fault. You're right not to forgive me, and I won't force you." Helen scoffed. "Should I thank you for not forcing me? What about last night? What did that mean?" "I lost control last night. I'm sorry. I sincerely apologize." He admitted it so openly, without any evasion, that Helen was momentarily silent. Julien continued, "You're on your way to work, aren't you? Let me give you a ride." "That's not necessary." She turned her face away, holding back the tears that threatened to fall. She needed time to sort through her emotions. Any decision made in this state would be impulsive. "I don't need your ride. You've already disrupted my life enough—it's all because of you." "You're right. I'm a bastard, shamelessly clinging to you. But, Lennie, I think it's necessary to clear the air. I've realized just how cruel my words were before. When you loved me the most, when you were thinking about our future, I was the one who failed you. I was wrong…"