Chapter 90

"We used to be so envious of that traffic police officer," the female intern said. One of the young men next to her had perhaps had a little too much to drink. He blurted, "Everyone was speculating how remarkable that person might be because you were so loyal to him. Now that we've met your husband, I finally understand. His looks are outstanding indeed." Heidi smiled. "I was just immature back then." "What do you mean by 'immature'?" the female intern shook her head in disapproval. "That is what youth is—passionate and bold. How great is that?" As a few of them started chattering about gossip from Anglean University those few years, Heidi only responded with smiles. Meanwhile, Maverick did not say much. He simply stared at her. The lighting made her side profile appear alluring. Though she was clearly just within reach, he felt an inexplicable sense of distance between them. The stuffiness in his chest intensified. All of a sudden, he had an urge to whisk her away. He