Helen Melendy: "..."
Harry Hall watched as Helen Melendy's brow gradually tightened, and he laughed softly.
He tapped her forehead gently with the phone in his hand, "If Adam finds out, you're dead."
His tone carried a hint of schadenfreude, along with a subtle, nearly imperceptible indulgence.
Helen Melendy pouted, rubbing the forehead that didn't actually hurt, and said offhandedly:
"You just don't tell him, then it will be fine."
Harry Hall was taken aback by her matter-of-fact response, and suddenly remembered how she used to act spoiled with him when they were together. She was the same way then.
Back then, he was used to being silent and reticent, but for some reason he particularly liked her brash and fearless manner, how she could always stand up to him with confidence at any time.
Thinking of the past, Harry Hall's eyes quietly dimmed.
Helen Melendy didn't notice the sudden change in Harry Hall's emotions and continued:
