I Broke Off My Engagement With My Fiancé to Dedicate Myself to National ResearchChapter 1
George Palmer had been spoiling me for ten years, showering me with affection and indulging me in everything that couples do. As a result, everyone assumed that we would be married, have children and grow old together.
Yet, he bought another woman home.
"Kelly Lambert, say hello to your sister-in-law," George introduced her to me with a smile.
I did not make a scene. Instead, I calmly wished them a long life together.
What George did not know that I would leave him and go to the satellite research base soon and cut all ties to the outside world. He and I would never ever meet each other again in this lifetime.
Three years later, he tried to find the base using every means possible, but unfortunately for him, I had already married his best friend.
When he learned about this, he was so sad, his eyes red with despair. He said, "Kelly, why did you leave me? Are you really joining the satellite launch research team?"
General Palmer looked at me with deep concern and asked again, "Are you sure about this? If you're joining the satellite launch research team, you won't be able to communicate with the outside world for at least ten years, even a lifetime."
The New Year was approaching. Snow fell heavily outside, while embers flickered warmly in the room.
Never seeing George again was exactly what I wanted. However, seeing the worry in her adoptive father, General Palmer's face made me hesitate.
“Uncle Rick Palmer,” I said softly. “My parents gave their lives for the satellite program. As their daughter, it’s only right that I dedicate my youth to my country.”
After a long pause, General Palmer sighed deeply. “Okay, I’ll submit your name in a few days. You are dear to George though; will he allow you to go?”
I just lowered my head as I got lost in though.
When my parents died in the line of duty, General Palmer took me in and adopted me. Since then, George, his son and my supposed "older brother" had been attentive and caring toward me.
I was inseparable from him since a child. I always followed him around. As a result, people kept teasing us, "Kelly, you and George are getting along so well. You two don't look like a sibling, instead, you look like a couple."
Their word made me blush in embarrassment. I felt like my secret was revealed so I sneaked a glance at George.