Gladys was just nagging. She wasn’t expecting her master to actually give her an answer.

To her surprise, he offered up an explanation to Gwynn when he lifted his suitcase. “One of the branch companies in the southern hemisphere ran into an emergency. I have to be there to solve it.

“Anyway, Dr. Alan said you’re doing marvelously in the recovery process. As for the corneas, I’m aware of the time crunch. Trust me, I’m looking for a pair as fast as I can. Give me a month. You’re going to regain your sight within a month. That’s a promise, Gwynn.”

She lay on the bed and listened to his alleged sweet, loving words.

Southern hemisphere, he said…

That meant he was going to Gerlandia!

The irony didn’t escape her. She would’ve been fine if he merely stopped loving her, but why did he insist on lying to her over and over again? His lies were so badly crafted now she was sick of keeping up the act for him.

She smirked in response.

Kissing her on the cheeks, he murmured, “My chauffeur