Chapter 609

It was Julien. Helen froze for a moment, forgetting where she was. A small, greedy part of her heart magnified his presence, making it impossible to look away. She watched as his silhouette slowly disappeared into the fading light. Only when he was completely out of sight did Helen snap back to reality. She reminded herself that she and Julien were like two parallel lines—destined never to intersect again. What Helen didn't expect was to hear from Julien's sister, Josie. About half an hour after returning home, Helen received a call from Josie on WhatsApp. "Hello," Josie began, her tone polite but hesitant. "I'm sorry to bother you at this time, but I was wondering if you have a moment." Helen stepped out onto the balcony to take the call. The night air was cold and the wind sharp, instantly clearing her head. Pulling her coat tighter around herself, she asked, "What's the matter?" "Would it be possible to meet in person? I'm near your apartment complex. Honestly, I know it's in