"Frank, take me back to my office."

Helen was hugging her legs, her expression one of misery and disappointment.

Frank began, "Helen, actually-"

"Don't say it, Frank. I get it," Helen murmured, turning to look outside the window so that he would not have to see her cry. "I regret nothing at all."

After being silent for a while, Frank started the car as it drizzled.

He drove in silence, feeling unsettled even as he took Helen back to Lanecorp's offices.

They got out, and Helen stopped outside the entrance. "I'm giving you two days' leave, Mr. Lawrence. It's been taxing... You should get some proper rest." Frank could hear the crack in her voice and saw that she was forcing herself to smile despite forcing back tears.

"Yeah." He nodded and started to leave since he knew she needed time by herself.

you were a pig, you'd still be

chuckled, amused. "And you'd be

holding a palm over her lips as she

in turn, standing silently outside as he looked up

despicably, so they can't blame me for anything..." he muttered and

of Zamri when he received a

she asked. "It's been so long

you be free tomorrow? It's my convocation ceremony tomorrow, and you're a lecturer at the

"Hmm..."

hear the hope in her voice and decided right then

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255