Chapter 268

Shelmaine smiled and playfully pinched Beatrix's cheek. "You've been living the good life lately, haven't you? Look at you—you're looking a bit fuller!" Girls hate being told they've gained weight, especially Beatrix. "That's so mean, Ms. Clarke! How could you say that about me? I hate you!" Shelmaine laughed and said, "I'm not saying you've gotten fat—just that you're cute and a little rounder! I think you look adorable." Beatrix wouldn't hear it. "You're being so mean, Ms. Clarke! I'm not talking to you anymore. I won't say a word to you all day!" After their playful banter, Shelmaine returned to her office to get back to work. Before long, Julien called to say he was coming to pick her up for lunch. Shelmaine quickly replied, "Just call me when you're downstairs. Don't come up. I'll go and meet you." "What's wrong?" Julien asked. "I'm afraid you'll get mobbed by Beatrix and the others if you come up! I just barely escaped!" "Alright, I get it." Julien laughed softly, his voi