After the scene finally came to an end, Niels took Helena to one of his private residences so she could rest. By then, it was already late, and he had an important meeting the following day.
The two of them held each other close, quietly talking about the suffering and tears they had endured during the five years they had been separated before eventually drifting off to sleep in different rooms.
Meanwhile, I had already told Niels about our plans for the evening. He continued to play the role of the devoted boyfriend he had once been.
The moment he finished work, he went to get his hair styled and picked out a flashy sports car to come pick me up. "Hey beautiful, I'm looking forward to our dinner tonight."
When we met, I turned my face away and avoided his kiss. Niels stared at me with
