GoodReadHe was truly a man who knew how to hold on to love.
But the more a person held onto it, the harder it was to let go.
Thankfully, he had moved on. He was married now. No matter if it was arranged or not, he had a family now.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDorothy spotted a bench ahead. Feeling weary, she ambled over and sat down.
She pulled out her phone and checked her messages. There was a message from Lane and another from the driver she had met back in Everglow City.
[You made it to Havenbrook City yet?] [Yeah, I'm here. Did you make it to Havenbrook City too? | brought the receipt with me. If you're available, we can meet in Havenbrook City, and I'll hand it over.] It took a while for him to reply.
[I didn’t make it to Havenbrook City.] Dorothy wanted to text him back, but her eyes were bothering her from all the crying that she did earlier, and her contacts felt uncomfortable. She took them out, and her vision blurred, so she decided to send a voice note instead.
"Let me know when you're available to pick it up. Or | can mail it to you." He responded quickly this time.
[Have you been crying?] Dorothy paused, realizing her voice must have given it away.
"Yeah... I'm just dealing with some heartache.” [Did someone upset you?] "No. | just got a little sentimental. Thanks for your concern.” Dorothy sent the message and waited for a bit, but there was no response. She pocketed her phone and continued walking.
Meanwhile, in the offices of the Lopez Corporation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEverett rose from his desk and strode towards the exit.
Startled, his assistant looked up. "Mr. Lopez, is it time for the meeting already? It doesn't start for another hour." "Reschedule it. I'm heading to Havenbrook City for a few days." The assistant quickly checked his schedule. "Mr. Lopez, Kevin mentioned that your flight to Havenbrook City is tonight.” Kevin had booked Everett on a late flight due to several Monday morning meetings and project reports.
"Change it to the earliest flight. | need to leave now." "Yes, Mr. Lopez." Dorothy didn't respond to Lane until she got back to her hotel.
Just as she was typing out a response, his call came through.
"Why didn't you tell me you'd landed? I've been worried about you. | almost booked a flight to come find you." "I had some things to take care of when | landed, then | went to grab something to eat." Dorothy glanced at the time. "The assistant from the company should be arriving soon. We'll meet and start working on the due diligence tomorrow." "I didn't call to check on your work." Lane then realized something. "Wait, you've been crying?" Dorothy frowned slightly. "No. I think | might be coming down with a cold.” She didn't want to explain her tears to Lane or to have him press the issue.
"Go see a doctor. Work can wait. A few days" delay won't break the project.” "Boss, didn't you say that it's not just our company's project? Aren't investors involved too? We can't delay.” Lane bit his tongue. What else could he say? "I just wanted to check on you." "I'm not a child anymore. I'm fine. Thank you, boss." There was a pause on Lane's end before he said, "Once | clear my schedule, I'll see how soon | can fly over. If possible, I'll join you in Havenbrook City." Dorothy immediately asked, "What are you coming for?" "Work! Just work! Don't overthink it."
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