Inside Riverton General, Helen was leaning against the hallway, her head lowered in thought.

Sean approached her, asking affectionately, “What’s on your mind, Helen?” “Nothing,” she replied.

“Please don’t tell me it’s Frank,” Sean said tentatively.

Helen smiled begrudgingly and shook her head. “Why would I be thinking about him?” “Yes, of course,” Sean promptly scoffed. “He’s trash–you should forget about him. I mean, you may be his ex–wife, but he actually refused to help even when he saw that you were in danger. You can’t depend on men like him.” Helen nodded in agreement, and seeing that, Sean promptly whipped out the diamond ring he had prepared in his pocket.

Looking upon Helen lovingly then, he said, “I bought this for you–it’s the latest design from Pegasus Diamonds. I wanted to give it to you as a gift after you got that contract from the Turnbulls, but I didn’t have the chance.” Helen was stunned. “What is this, Mr. Wesley?” “Do you really not get it?” Sean’s blazing eyes were fixed on her.

Helen averted her eyes. “I get it, but I don’t think we’re good for-” “Helen, I know this is sudden,” Sean said, promptly cutting her short. “But I’m hoping you won’t reject me. Just give us time I’m sure things will change.” He reached for her arm right then, but the instant he touched her skin, she avoided him as if jolted. ” I’m sorry, but I can’t accept this–it’s too expensive.” “Hehe, it’s alright,” Sean said, forcing a smile even though his eyes flashed severely.

Bang!

crash behind them, and they both turned to find someone kicking down the

gang of burly thugs streamed into the

at the nurse, “Shut up!” At the same time, Sean was

here he thought Blondie

outside just then, and Blondie recognized her immediately. ” That’s Helen’s mom, boss!” you want?!”

as she demanded, “What do Robin strode out from among the thugs just then. Studying her from head to toe like she was merchandise, he nodded in satisfaction. “Good. You’re really

Helen’s face stiffened.

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