Chapter 41. Protect Her

Helena’s POV

I shook my head. “No, it’ll be too much.”

“I will be happy if you want to accompany me for dinner another time.”

At first, I said nothing. But I knew I must refuse. I didn’t want to give a false hope to him. “No, thank you. But it’s a great dinner. I really thank you for tonight.” Then I added, “My boyfriend called me when I was in the ladies’ room. He said he would come here. So, I’ll go home with him.”

Constantine’s expression was unreadable. He took his glass and sipped his drink. “I see. Are you sure that I can leave you here?”

“Yes. my boyfriend didn’t say anything when I said I had gone with a new acquaintance. But then, he said he would send me home.”

“Another time, maybe. Please send my regards to your mother then.”

I nodded, too relieved because he didn’t make a fuss about it. “Sure!”

Constantine raised his hand and signaled the server to bring the bill. After paying, he stared at me. “Are you sure you don’t want