Chapter 629

Helen didn't want to hear anymore. "Fine, I forgive you, but I won't get back together with you. You can let go of your guilt now, Julien. Please, stop coming to see me." "But I still feel it," Julien replied stubbornly. "Lennie, I feel guilty, yes. That's because I like you, though." "It's too late now." She was tired of repeating herself. She had said the same thing countless times, but he refused to listen. "Julien, I don't care what you think anymore. I'm focused on myself. Do you understand that?" Julien's gaze burned with determination. "Liking you and pursuing you is my business. Nothing you say will change my decision." Helen's eyes dimmed with frustration. She thought bitterly, "Why didn't you say this earlier?" If he had, maybe things wouldn't have come to this. Maybe, just maybe, things could have been slightly better—though not by much. "Julien, if you'd said this earlier, we wouldn't be in this mess. Maybe things would've turned out a bit better, even if not perfect,"