The next day, Mindy calls me and tells me the photos hit the headline back home.
Although she has tried her best to undo the damage, it goes viral.
Mom calls me to ask what is going on.
I don't dare to tell her what happened to me here, so I tell her it is a misunderstanding.
But only I know what really happened.
I'm glad I'm abroad and won't be affected by this.
Even the company doesn't grill me about it. I guess Mindy has helped me on that.
I will deal with the mess in my home country after I return.
In the next few days, Linda pulls all kinds of crap on me.
For example, I would return home only to find the gas is on.
When I take a bus, it almost collides with a truck.
Terrorists come into the fast food restaurant I am dinning in.
Every day, I feel like I'm knocking on Death's door.
Linda didn't lie to me. She has all sorts of horrible tricks up her sleeve.
If I'm not careful enough, I might really die.
Mindy loses her patience and calls me.
"Jane, don't you need me to have David take action? If this continues, I'm afraid you will be killed by Linda. This widow is scary."
I haven't told Mindy about the agreement between Linda and me.
It's not because I don't trust her, but I just don't want to get her involved.
After all, it will be safer if I just keep it between Linda and me.
"No need. I can handle it. I'll be back in a month. Frances will sort out his mess soon. Don't worry. I can protect myself."
"But I'm still worried. I know Linda is no lamb. I'm afraid you will get hurt. Why don't I come and stay with you? I will also bring David. He should be able to protect you because he has men there."
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