In his daze, he accidentally knocked over the stack of documents on the desk.
"What’s this?" he asked. "A list of candidates for the satellite research base?"
Kelly’s heart raced as she feared he might see her name on the list. If he found out, there was no telling what kind of trouble he might stir. All she wanted was to leave quietly.
General Palmer, who was unwilling to let the two of them drift apart so easily, finally spoke up, "Yes, these are the candidates selected for the satellite research base. Aren’t you curious who’s on the list?"
Suspicion flashed in George’s eyes and he reached his hand out for the list.
Kelly panicked and she stepped forward, trying to stop him.
Just then, a sudden cry of pain rang out from outside.
"Ah!" It was Amanda's voice.
George immediately dropped the list and turned toward the door with hurried steps. "Amanda, what’s wrong?" he called out.
General Palmer sighed heavily and shook his head, while Kelly’s expression remained impassive.
"Uncle Rick, just drop it," she said.
General Palmer said, "I just don’t want either of you to have regrets in the future."
It was a done deal and regret or not would not change the fact that she had to leave.