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.”

always cared for and looked after me, and

days left until departure, and once

will be no way for

location of this field survey was confidential. Although we could occasionally contact the

also had to

I went, my departure

happened to fulfill him and Brittany, he should

entanglement.

was away at work during the day, I packed up all the things I

1. me.

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

station urgently to

past 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

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

wanted to chat with me, but she was intercepted by Brennan.

unreasonable. If she