Chapter 397
Chapter 397:
Without hesitation, she answered, “Nothing matters more than you do p>
With that, Helena leaned forward, resting her head gently against his chest, seeking the reassurance only his heartbeat could provide. Beneath the softness in her expression and the grace in her movements, Helena carried a quiet strength.
Seeing that rare moment of vulnerability, Alden felt something shift inside him—his heart full to the brim, as if the rest of the world had faded into the background.
Suddenly, ambitions, plans, and every carefully built goal paled in comparison to the simple desire to keep Helena close.
And yet—
His eyes drifted toward the display cabinet, its shelves lined with her awards, certificates, and hard-earned accolades. His wife was born to chase stories, to stand beneath bright lights, and to change the world with her voice. He couldn’t be the one to dim that. Torn between love and logic, he finally spoke with gentle firmness. “We’ll be flying out in a few days. Since there’s still some time, why not go back to the station? That way, taking time off later won’t be such a disruption p>
A beat passed before Helena responded with a small nod. “Alright, I’ll follow your lead for now p>
“Good p>
A small chuckle escaped Alden as he reached out and patted her head with affection. The gesture made her bristle playfully before she sprang up and tousled his hair in retaliation. Laughter spilled into the room as their playful battle unfolded, dissolving the earlier heaviness.
That night, under the quiet gaze of the moon, their love bloomed with wordless promises and soft laughter.
Following Alden’s suggestion, Helena showed up at Genie TV the next morning, determined to make the most of her time before his surgery. The string of absences she’d taken since Alden’s memory loss had certainly piled up, and she knew it hadn’t gone unnoticed.
No sooner had she stepped into the station than Meredith summoned her into the office, launching straight into a tirade.
“Helena! I put myself on the line to help you get that anchor position—and what did you do? You’ve barely warmed the seat before asking others to step in. At this rate, the viewers will forget your face and start recognizing the substitutes instead p>
𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓬𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓭 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓮𝓷
With her frustration out in the open, Meredith paused to take a breath. In that pause, her eyes settled on Helena’s calm and poised expression. The irritation in her voice faded slightly as she passed Helena a neatly prepared script. “I got word from management. If you miss one more shift, your anchor p>
“Your title is as good as gone. Thankfully, today’s your cutoff. You’re here just in time. So give it your all during today’s broadcast and earn back some credibility p>
What Meredith handed over wasn’t just any script—it was something she had crafted herself. Its structure was crisp, the tone precise, and every line seemed tailored to Helena’s voice.
Helena scanned the pages quickly, a mix of guilt and gratitude stirring in her chest for this boss who hid genuine care behind her strictness.