His Heart Is Now Elsewhere

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Chapter 3

The next day, I called my supervisor. His voice was both surprised and excited, “Marlene, are you sure you want to join the field survey team and go into the mountains? This field survey will last for a year. Can your family agree to it?”

I had mentioned to Brennan before that I wanted to join the mentor’s group, but Brennan strictly

forbade me from going with them.

And at that time, I couldn’t bear to leave him either, so I declined the invitation from the mentor.

Brennan repeatedly emphasized that I was not allowed to leave his side, so it was a surprise to the

mentor when I volunteered to join.

“Teacher, I was already an adult and could make decisions for myself. Moreover, you are also

aware of my family situation, and I don’t want to cause any more trouble for the Krueger family elders. So, for this time, I kindly request that you keep my joining a secret until we depart.”

looked after me, and I couldn’t let him struggle

days left until departure, and once Brennan realizes that I have already left,

be no way for

confidential. Although we could

had to abide

might not even care where I went, my

to fulfill him and Brittany, he should feel fortunate without my

entanglement.

packed up

1. me.

mentioned about going into the mountains, Brennan took away my ID card,

station

been at home just like usual. Whenever Brennan comes back home, I hide in my

time, I still had to pretend to be mad at him like before, so as not to arouse his

came once. She originally wanted to chat

became more and more unreasonable.