Chapter 1195

"Frank, take me back to my office."

Helen was hugging her legs, her expression one of misery and disappointment.

Frank began, "Helen, actually—"

"Don't say it, Frank. I get it," Helen murmured, turning to look outside the window so that he would not have to see her cry. "I regret nothing at all."

After being silent for a while, Frank started the car as it drizzled.

He drove in silence, feeling unsettled even as he took Helen back to Lanecorp's offices.

They got out, and Helen stopped outside the entrance. "I'm giving you two days' leave, Mr. Lawrence. It's been taxing… You should get some proper rest."

Frank could hear the crack in her voice and saw that she was forcing herself to smile despite forcing back tears.

"Yeah." He nodded and started to leave since he knew she needed time by herself.

"Oh, and don't mind what my mother said," Helen added. "Even if you were a pig, you'd still be the most amazing, most handsome boar there is."

"Pfft…" Frank chuckled, amused. "And you