Heldon Conquered

Benjamin interlocked his fingers, patiently waiting for Holden to respond.

Wiping his sweaty face, Holden inquired, "I can't deny it. Everything you said is true. Yet, I've never shared this secret with anyone, not even my wife. How did you uncover it?"

With a smile, Benjamin responded simply, "I discerned it from the expression in your eyes, Mr. Sinclair."

"Just from that?" Holden sought confirmation.

Benjamin only nodded his head in response.

Holden released a long exhale. Honestly, he never fully believed that the reason given by Benjamin was the truth. Instead, he had his own speculation — that Benjamin obtained information about his illness from the doctor, either through theft or bribery.

He glanced over at the young man and inquired, "Sure. If some miraculous twist of fate lets you peek into all the hidden corners of my life through my eyes, then go ahead. But, I'm just puzzled, why spill it all out right here?"

Heldon pressed on, "Before this, you extended an invitation for m
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