George’s POV:
At the next turn, we would arrive at the Hesmor Law Firm. As I was about to drive to the gate of the building, Helen requested me to pull over.
“It’s only a short distance away. I can walk the rest of the way.”
“Is it necessary?”
After all, we are married and our relationship was legal and sanctioned by the law. Why do I feel like we’re actually having an affair?
Even so, I knew her stubbornness too well, so I slowly brought the car to a stop at the side of the road.
“It’s normal working hours now. What if someone bumps into us?” Helen unfastened her seat belt and opened the door.
“Slow down and watch your steps!” I rolled down the window while talking to Helen’s receding back. But in her hurry she didn’t hear me. She strutted off in her high heels, her laptop bag swaying on her side. I watched her till her figure disappeared from my sight. I shook my head and smiled with self-mockery.
It seemed as if I were a father concerned about the safety of his daughter. Seeing her rush off in high heels, I was worried that she might sprain her ankle or not check the traffic lights before crossing the road.
In short, I had endless worries when it came to her. But I enjoyed such a life, caring about the woman I loved.
to Zhester Technology. I found Jane discussing something with the engineers in the meeting room. My smile disappeared. I knocked on the door to get their attention and then instructed, “Jane, come to
I could not say to Jane in their presence. Now that it was just Jane
interfere with my freedom. I thought you were different from other men. Your judgment was always dictated by reason and you always put business first. I’ve never known you to be influenced by any woman. But now you are oppressing me like this for Helen’s sake. You are trying to alienate me and leave me alone in the headquarters abroad forever, for her sake. Have you forgotten about our past or must I
threat, I reminded her, “Jane, if I was not a rational person who puts his career first and who values our friendship, then you
smart woman she was, would understand
quickly feigned
weren’t for our long standing friendship, I wouldn’t have covered it up for you. I didn’t even tell Boswell. If you still have a
and her eyes widened. But she
don’t understand what you
intelligent system at Helen’s apartment? If I hadn’t found out about it in time, you would be in hot water if anything happened to Helen. You would have to bear the brunt of my wrath. Even your death would not
softened. She shook her head defensively and
Jane and witnessing her reaction, I was almost certain that
check the data in the database to confirm my theory, but Boswell stopped me from doing so. So I only had a raw suspicion in my mind. Later, I cut off the network of all the intelligent devices in Helen’s
I then left her to sleep alone at home, and she was perfectly fine. She thought she was getting better because she had seen a doctor. But I was one hundred percent sure that it was because I had turned
had access to tamper with the system was Jane.
you learnt the subtler skills and professional knowledge from me. Do you think
Helen’s physical and mental health, but also about the security
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