Chapter 64
“I’m not the type to do things like that. I only came because I saw Beatrix’s Instagram story. You refused to see me, but I can’t give up just like that,” Julien said sincerely, not batting an eye.
Shelmaine delt her head throbbing, but she managed to look calm. “You’re too kind, Mr. Gallagher. I’m just worried about causing you trouble. Generally speaking, anyone who gets too close to me doesn’t have much luck”
“Well isn’t that interesting? I’ve always had good luck, and it radiates to people around me.”
Beatrix struggled to keep a straight face, trying hard not to burst out laughing Her shoulders trembled as she suppressed her amusement.
The streets were busy even at night. The neon lights of the night glowed in a kaleidoscope of colors to create a picture of bustling prosperity. Shelmaine decided not to stand in the wind, but she also refused to get in
in Julien’s car. She turned to Beatrix and suggested, “Let’s take the bus.” Beatrix eagerly nodded.
Julien stepped to block their way. He was dressed formally in a suit and tie, as if he had just come from an important event. To Shelmaine, he looked dignified and entirely out of place with someone e her, so she wanted to avoid him at all costs. “I’send the two of you. You shouldn’t take the bus, who knows how long you’ll have to wait? And you’re pregnant, buses are always crowded.” Beatrix echoed, “Yes Boss, you shouldn’t take any chances while you’re pregnant.”
Shelmaine said, “I just treated you to dinner!”
“Yes, you’re right. I’ll have less of it next time.”
Shelmaine felt a headache coming on, feeling somewhat betrayed.
Julien smiled brightly. “Come on, Shelmaine. So many people are watching. We might cause a jam if we stand here any longer.”
Shelmine didn’t know how to respond, but she got into Julien’s car nonetheless. She wasn’t in the mood to smile, but since Julien was g “Thank you, and sorry for the trouble.”
giving her a ride, she politely thanked him,
Julien preferred her to be polite and courteous rather than having things be so tense between them because of Samuel, where they couldn’t even remain friends. “It’s no trouble.” Beatrix silently pinched her arm. She felt there was a strange atmosphere between Julien and Shelmane, an odd back–and–forth she couldn’t quite put into wo
words.
“Where would you like to be dropped off, young lady?” Julien asked Beatrix, clearly not remembering her name.
Beatrix snapped back to reality and gave him an address. “Just drop me off at the corner. Thank you, Mr. Gallagher. You’re a kind man!”
“You’re welcome.” Julien seemed to be in a good mood. A kind man? He agreed that he was certainly better than Samuel.
Shelmaine gave him an address, but it was for a shopping mall near her home, not her actual address. She didn’t want Julien to know where she lived, so she wanted to be dropped off at the mal
Julien noticed but didn’t say anything After dropping Beatrix off, he finally asked Shelmaine, “Do you hate me that much?”
Shelmaine lowered her head and fiddled with her fingernails. “I don’t want to talk about that anymore. For me, there’s no chance of us being friends or anything else.” “There’s always achance.”
“There isn’t”
“I’m confident that a persistent suitor can win over even the most stubborn woman,”
Shelmaine said nothing, but alien continued, “I don’t care about your past, and I’m not afraid of setbacks. The more you reject me, the less likely will give up.
“but if you still hann ferlings for Samuel, I’d advise you to move on. There’s no need to pine for someone who’s already given up on you.”
