Helen regretted what she said soon after and switched gears by trying to show concern for Frank. “I mean, I’m just worried about you…‘ “Worried? What for?” Frank asked.

“That those people would trick you,” Helen said, still convinced that Frank was too innocent for the world.

After all, she believed that he had not seen the world outside in the three years that they were married, not knowing that Frank might be more experienced than

she was.

Frank laughed confidently in turn. “Thanks for your concern, but that’s not going to happen at the moment.” When Helen finally brought Frank back to the hilltop mansion at Skywater Bay, Winter was already waiting at the door.

hurried to him, leaping into his arms when she saw him return. “Welcome back, Frank.” Seeing her reaction, Frank quickly asked, “What happened?” “Nothing. I was just

alighted just then as well

from her youthful appearance, she could not be older than a college

is…” “My sister.” Frank introduced them nonchalantly. “Winter, this is Helen Lane, my ex–wife.” Winter paused for a moment before nodding in greeting. “H–Hello.” Helen felt embarrassed, though she

in his mansion as a lover… it turned out that

bite?” Helen shook her head. “Oh, I’ll pass. I’ll

could visit

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