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This is not what she wanted! She had to figure out a way to mend their relationship!
Johanna hopped on the train back to the city, returning to the familiar yet unfamiliar Research Institute Residential Building.
In the evening, Theron came back dragging his tired body.
Johanna had made two dishes and was coming out of the kitchen with two bowls of rice.
She acted like nothing had happened, just like before, she smiled gently at Theron, took his coat and poured him a glass of water.
“Theron, dinner is ready, come wash your hands and eat.”
Theron nodded and said, “Thanks.”
He went into the kitchen.
Johanna pursed her lips and followed along.
He was about to put his hand into the washbasin when Johanna picked up the hot water bottle next to it and poured out some of the hot water inside.
“It’s cold now, washing with hot water at the right temperature feels comfortable.”
The rising hot air blinded Theron.
He used to hope that someone would leave the light on for him when he got home, someone would have hot food ready for him. But now,
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that person he used to long for is no longer the same,
The two sat down to cat, Johanna served Theron some food, then she smiled at him a bit shyly, “Theron, I can’t just sit around all the time. can you… can you help me ask around, see if there’s a job that suits me?”
Theron stared at the food she had served for a while. He had eaten her cooking many times before, including the food she had served, but now he felt awkward.
Johanna saw that he didn’t say anything, and quickly added, “Even though we’re married now, I feel like I should be more independent.”
She thought she was too proud and eager after successfully marrying Theron, forgetting the image she had in Theron’s heart, which made him feel repulsed.
Now, she wants to establish the image of independent and strong modern women.
Strong women who appear fragile are the ones who truly tug at our heartstrings.
Didn’t Theron used to feel sorry for her like this before?
Theron nodded, “I’ll keep an eye out.”
Johanna nodded quickly, “Thank you.”
A few days later, Theron told Johanna, “There’s an administrative vacancy at the factory. Are you interested in going?”
Although the factory job wasn’t as prestigious as her previous job at Equinox Research Laboratory, she didn’t hesitate and immediately agreed in order to make a good impression in front of Theron.
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“Really? That’s great! And it’s perfect because the factory is not far from Equinox Research Institute. The work is not too hard, so I can work, take care of you, and do other things at the same time.”
Lizzie only had three days, and before she knew it, the day of departure arrived.
Colton was scared and sad, didn’t want to leave her. After saying goodbye in the morning, he made an excuse to go to school and ran
away.
Others took a day off to see her off at home.
Glenna and Katherine were chatting while packing up their luggage around her.
Glenna felt like Lizzie thought everything was lacking, she wanted to pack up the whole Trevino’s house and stuff it into Lizzie’s bag to take
away.
Lizzie was left speechless by their antics.
She explained softly, “Research laboratories usually have everything prepared, I can’t use up all the things they provide.”
In the past, she would bring over some daily necessities that she couldn’t finish using to the Trevino’s house. They had uniforms and clothes for all seasons, but she really didn’t need so many things since she ate in the cafeteria.
Glenna knew, “kids traveling make moms worry.” Even though Lizzie wasn’t her own kid, she felt for her.
She couldn’t help but raise her hand to wipe the corner of her eye, her voice with a hint of barely noticeable choking.
“Your leg injury is not fully healed yet, why are you walking so fast?
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Can’t your company arrange someone to take care of you? Is this convenient for you?”
Katherine stood aside, listening to Glenna’s words, her eyes welling up with tears.
She sniffed and asked softly, “Lizzie, it’s almost New Year, can you… come back for the New Year?”
Lizzie knew nothing about that Confidential Laboratory, so she had no idea about the rules there.
But Oswaldo has also been out before, so he should be able to come
out.
She couldn’t bear to disappoint Katherine, who was looking at her with hopeful eyes.
I can only vaguely promise, “I will try my best to come back for New Year.”
At that moment, the sound of a car engine could be heard outside the gate.
Terrence’s car arrived on time.
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