Chapter 513

Elodie asked gently over the phone. "Shelmaine, when would you be free? I'd like to treat you to a meal. Would that be alright?" Shelmaine hesitated, biting her lip before replying, "I'm free anytime. Let me know what works for you." The Gallagher family had always been kind to her, especially Elodie. Shelmaine remembered their kindness and felt indebted to them, and to Julien. "Then, how about tomorrow afternoon? I'll send you the address." "Alright." "Great. I won't keep you. See you tomorrow." Elodie ended the call first. Shelmaine listened to the dial tone, momentarily lost in thought. She couldn't help but wonder what had prompted the sudden invitation. However, now that she had already agreed, she decided she would find out tomorrow. When Samuel came home that evening, the smell of alcohol clung to him. The aroma of freshly cooked food filled the house as she set the table. Samuel hung up his jacket, changed his shoes, and went into the bedroom to change clothes before pi