Helen was sitting next to Wesley, and although she couldn't see the expression on his face, she felt his body stiffen up. She didn't know what he was going to say. She was afraid, though, that it wouldn't be good, so she spoke up before he could. She turned to the old man and said, "I just got back. Why are you so anxious to send me away? Besides, Wesley deserves a better person than me. I am not good enough for him."
The old Mr. Gates: "Bullshit. He must be responsible for you."
Helen: "It's not his fault. I blame myself, and you should blame me as well."
The old Mr. Gates: "How can I turn a blind eye to this? You are the person that I worry about the most. I will take care of your business. It's Wesley who is not good enough for you, so don't worry."
"Old Gates!" Helen exclaimed. She
