James said, "It's no trouble. You're doing this for Captain after all."

Chana smiled and left, and James followed shortly after. However, Chana kept James's words in mind, curious about the woman Nash was supposedly so attentive to. She didn't leave immediately but instead asked a soldier, "When will we leave this village?"

"I'm not sure about that," the soldier replied.

Chana tried another approach, "The woman who's been in close contact with Captain, is she from this village?"

The soldier thought for a moment, "No, I think she's from our country."

Hearing this, Chana's heart sank. That woman was from their country. No wonder they were all talking about it.

"Thanks," she said with a smile and returned to her tent.

Her son woke up as she arrived. "Mom, where did you go?" The boy, speaking their native language, clung to her, looking anxious. She hugged him tightly.

went to see Captain," Chana

uncle?" the boy

was worried you wouldn't have any milk, so he got

him, milk was the best treat, and he contentedly

gently. "Do you like the handsome

gives me

"Yes, he's been very kind to

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early, stepping outside to breathe the fresh air. Despite the village's backwardness, the air was crisp, and

Nina!" someone called

toward her. "The

Nina felt a pang of worry. "Is

it seems he left on his own," the

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