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.”

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

and once Brennan realizes

be no way for

of this field survey was confidential. Although we could occasionally

had to abide

even care where I went, my

just happened to fulfill him and Brittany,

entanglement.

during the day, I packed up all the things I needed to

1. me.

I mentioned about going into the mountains, Brennan took

to go to the police station urgently to apply for a new

few days, I have been at home just like usual. Whenever Brennan comes back home, I hide in my room, trying my best to avoid running into him.

angry this time, I still had to pretend to be mad at him like

originally wanted to chat with me, but she

her, she became more and more unreasonable. If she makes