Chapter 152
Chapter 152:
Helena let out a startled cry and jolted awake. She bolted upright, her breathing ragged.
As her panic subsided, she noticed Valeria gripping her hand firmly.
“Are you okay?” Valeria inquired, offering her a tissue, as she often did.
Nodding her head as she caught her breath, Helena responded, “I’m okay. It was just the usual nightmare p>
Yet Valeria disagreed. “This wasn’t like the others. Did you notice? You woke up by yourself this time p>
Confused, Helena blinked and asked, “What does that mean p>
“It means your memories might be returning,” Valeria suggested gently. “Hypnosis often works better on people with unresolved emotional issues or memory lapses. The fact that you woke up on your own suggests these gaps are starting to fill p>
Helena acknowledged Valeria’s revelation with a nod, prompting her to ask, “Did anything new come up in this session p>
Helena shared the visions she’d experienced—the sprawling rose fields and the boy that appeared in her dream.
“That shows there’s some progress,” Valeria responded with a nod of her own.
Helena remained skeptical. “Perhaps, but still… All I really want is to regain my full memory quickly and put this behind me p>
As she reflected on the previous night’s awkward moment with Alden, her frustration was evident. “I’m tired of this. Alden shouldn’t have to constantly make compromises for me p>
“He’s your husband. Isn’t that what he should do?” Valeria offered reassurance while patting her shoulder firmly. “It’s important that you recover for your own sake, not just for others p>
Helena considered her words and then gave a slow nod of agreement.
Later, Helena rushed back to the station to resume her work.
Upon arrival, she found Lucas in her office, anxious to discuss the charity gala.
The moment Helena entered, Lucas bombarded her with questions. “Did you meet with the CEO of Star Wish Investments? What did you talk about? Is he going to p>
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“Increase his investment in Nexus TV?” Caught off guard by the flurry of inquiries, Helena was momentarily overwhelmed.
She collected her thoughts and candidly replied, “Mr. Wright, I must apologize. I did meet him, but he was wearing a mask throughout, so I couldn’t see his face. Regarding our discussion p>
In truth, Helena had barely spoken to the enigmatic CEO. When she departed, his look of displeasure had been evident, leaving her unsure if she had inadvertently offended him.
Lucas’s expression tightened, worry briefly crossing his features.
Betsey seized the opportunity to mock her. “Helena, Mr. Wright entrusted you with attending such a critical social event, and that was how you handled it? Perhaps you should stick to being the perfect wife and leave the networking to me p>
Helena had always struggled with socializing. She was usually quick to own up to her shortcomings if the criticism was justified.
Thus, she chose not to respond to Betsey’s provocation.
However, Betsey’s hostility only intensified in response to Helena’s quiet demeanor.
Just as she was gearing up to continue her criticism, a sudden uproar diverted everyone’s attention.
Turning towards the disturbance, they saw several people maneuvering a large flower basket through the entrance.
A vibrant red banner adorned with bold gold letters read: “To greater heights for the Nine O’clock News p>
The signature at the bottom was from Star Wish Investments.
Betsey’s face turned a shade of red to match the banner.
Her discomfort was evident.
Colleagues exchanged knowing looks, their expressions a mix of amusement and surprise.
Relief washed over Lucas as he witnessed the scene, his face brightening into a broad smile.
“Helena, well done! The station owes you big time,” he said, clapping Helena on the back appreciatively.
Yet, Helena felt detached from the celebration. Her gaze was fixed on the lavish roses before her.
The yellow roses, shining like the sun, perfumed the air delightfully.
For a fleeting second, Helena’s mind wandered to her dream. She was in a place filled with the same yellow roses, and a boy with a kind face was beside her.
Caught in her reverie, she was jolted back by a concerned voice. It was Dario.
Looking worried, he inquired, “Helena, is everything alright p>