Chapter 387

Leaving home, Zeb drove straight to Helen's office and greeted her once she stepped outside the building. "Hey, Helen." He smiled. "What are you doing here, Mr. Larkin?" Helen stared at him in surprise. "Was just missing you. You didn't have lunch, right? There's a new restaurant nearby—why don't we go try it?" he offered with a cordial look. Helen thought about it and nodded—she was just going to eat anyway, and there was no reason to refuse. They soon arrived at the restaurant, with Zeb enthusiastically making the orders before smiling, "What do you think we should drink?" Helen shook her head. "I'll pass on the alcohol—I still have work to do." Zeb gave up, and after dining for a while, he cut to the chase. "It's been years, Helen. I'm sure you know how I feel about you. I came back to the country as soon as I heard about your divorce, and I never got married because you're the only one for me." Helen stiffened and leveled him a weird-out look. "Why are you suddenly telling