James realized how foolish he had been.

Seeing Nina's presence and still doubting if she would come made James feel foolish. He thought she was just a stand-in. It definitely didn't make him look very smart.

"Of course, I knew," James said. "But I didn't have the chance to see you. By the way, where's Scarlett? Didn't she come with you?"

Nina's face fell at the mention of Scarlett. "We got separated. I don't know where she is now. I need to find her."

James paused, then reassured her, "We'll find her eventually. With her experience, she should be alright."

Nina wasn't sure if Scarlett was dead or alive, or if she had managed to escape. Ultimately, she needed to find a way to infiltrate the Pharaoh's territory.

Behind them, Chana noticed their close conversation and the way Nash looked at Nina. Seeing Nina's fair skin and features, she quickly deduced that this was the woman James had mentioned.

being in the village, Nina's presence disrupted the calm and made Chana

attention and not be forgotten. She thought for a moment, then looked at her

Suddenly, the sound of a child

immediately caught everyone's

asked worriedly. "Put me down, I need to check on my

set her down. She hobbled over and cradled the crying child, trying

asked. "Did he get

know," Chana replied, her eyes red. She looked at Nash and said, "Captain York, could you hold Chacha? He always listens to you." "Maybe if

taken aback. She

child, sensing an unusual dependency on Nash. She understood a woman losing her

"You're his mother. If you can't calm

his mother. If you can't soothe your child, how can you expect Captain York to? He's a soldier,

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