Terry's face contorted with pain and struggle, jealousy consuming his mind as he thought of Lisa's future with Gale.

Gale left Lisa's place with a big sigh of relief. He was glad to know Lisa had returned home safely upon contacting her earlier in the day, so he had hurried over to meet her. The storm was over, and Lisa could finally return to a normal life.

A smile flashed across his face as he thought about what Lisa had privately told him earlier. "Gale, well… If you don't think it's a good idea for us to stay in touch, just let me know. It's okay."

Gales thought Lisa was sometimes too honest for her own good. Lisa was already in her early thirties, but she was still as naive and innocent as a child. Maybe that was why he wanted to keep in touch with her after the blind date.

"Let's stay in touch, then. You're a victim of this scandal too."

"So you believe me? That I didn't do anything with Terry in the hotel."

"I do," Gale answered her. Yeah, he believed in her. Lisa would h