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One wants to leave; the other wants to stay.
Harry Lee grabbed my arm again, trying to stop me from leaving.
Just as we reached an impasse, a large, strong hand with prominent knuckles pulled him.
away.
Kevin Cook stepped between us, shielding me.”
“Harassing my employee in public, sir, is quite audacious.”
Harry Lee was stunned for a moment, but after seeing my grateful expression,
he finally understood.
So, it turns out that no one will wait for him in the same place forever.
So, it turns out I am worthy of protection and affection.
His desolation turned to anger, and he said through gritted teeth:
“Tracy is my wife, and I’m taking her home now.”
“You’re her boss, aren’t you? I’m resigning on her behalf; she quits.”
Kevin Cook smiled, and I smiled too.
Our smiles held ridicule for his self–righteousness.
“You don’t get to dictate whether I resign.”
“My private lawyer will contact Tracy Wyatt later; filing a divorce lawsuit is hardly a challenge.”
“Don’t you agree, ex–husband?”
With Kevin Cook there, Harry Lee couldn’t take me away.
In the end, he only left with one sentence,
and silently departed.
I looked out the window and saw that the 99 roses placed by the door
had already been taken by someone.
He said, ‘It turns out watching the person you love being cherished by someone else is this painful.‘
Now he himself has tasted the bitter fruit of this sadness.
To express my gratitude, I offered to treat Kevin Cook to dinner.
But when it came time to pay, he beat me to it, saying it was to celebrate.
Celebrating in advance that I’m getting rid of that scumbag.
“No wonder you were always clarifying things when the whole company was spreading
rumors about us.”
“Don’t worry, my lawyer is very experienced with divorce lawsuits.”
“Believe me, in the near future, you won’t have to clarify anything anymore.”
I sighed, and was about to thank him.
But then I felt like something wasn’t right.
I don’t need to clarify what I mean by ‘the near future.
I looked at him inquisitively and nationa / -…-
