He faced the wind and looked into the distance.
"As you know, I was born an illegitimate child of the Taylor family. Three years ago, my mother and I were driven into exile by Mrs. Taylor. At that time, I had nothing and no future. I didn't have the courage to tell you, so I chose to leave without saying goodbye."
His voice was low and filled with resignation.
But Janice felt nothing.
She simply said, "I see. Can I leave now?"
Benjamin ignored her and continued, "Janice, believe me, I really didn't do it on purpose. If I had known that I could come back in three years, I wouldn't have chosen to leave without saying goodbye. I..."
"That's your business. What does it have to do with me?" Janice interrupted. "Janice, of course it concerns you. I came back for you." Benjamin's eyes were fixed on her, and he was a little agitated. Janice only found it funny.
