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.”

mentor has always cared for and looked after me, and I couldn’t let

seven days left until departure, and once Brennan

no way

of this field survey was confidential. Although we could

also had to abide by

care where I went, my departure was also a relief for him.

him and Brittany,

entanglement.

was away at work during the day, I packed up

1. me.

the mountains, Brennan took away my

go to the police station urgently to apply for a

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

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

this period, Brittany also came once. She originally wanted to chat with

she became more and more unreasonable. If she