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"Brent, are you sure you want to recommend Harrington for the American Classified Scientific Research Project?"
"This project will last for ten years. You two will be apart for a long time."
The project manager looked at me, his eyes full of shock and confusion.
In the company, Harrington and I were known as the model couple. The story of how Harrington nearly drained all his blood to save me was still circulating.
Looking at the surveillance video on my phone, Harrington and his junior were intertwined on our bed.
I nodded firmly.
"Yes, I want to be apart from him."
Since Harrington chose to betray me, he must bear the cost of losing me.
Only, the one who should leave is him, not me.

Lavender, Love Fades

The next day, early in the morning, Harrington was waiting for me downstairs.


As soon as I got in the car, he pulled out a steaming breakfast sandwich and soy milk from his chest.


"I was worried the breakfast would get cold on the way, so I've been keeping it warm against my body. Hurry and eat while it's hot."


I took the breakfast and held it in my hands.


Harrington drove, occasionally glancing at me from the corner of his eye.


"Yesterday, the head of the Chinese research confidentiality project contacted me, saying my name was on the project list for this time."


He didn't notice my reaction and continued.


"Although the personnel on the list are kept secret from each other, I know you must be on it too. Is it because of your parents' passing that you want to change your environment?"


"Don't worry, no matter where we are in the world, we'll always be together."


Chapter 6