The woman still looked hopeful. "Then when can I come back tomorrow to see him?"

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

Now she felt a bit disappointed. Yesterday, she had managed to see him and even shared a meal with the group, but today he was nowhere to be found.

Maybe she had come too late. Perhaps if she arrived earlier tomorrow, she would have better luck.

Just then, James walked by, still mulling over whether Nash was using the woman he had seen as a stand-in for someone else.

He muttered to himself, "It shouldn't be, right? Preparing a hot bath for her? Captain wouldn't be this nice to just any woman, it's not ethical. But then, Captain isn't that kind of person."

He was trying to reassure himself, knowing Nash's deep affection for Nina. It did not seem likely he would use someone as a stand-in. But on the other hand, since Nash and Nina were divorced, he wouldn't have to worry about ethics.

up and saw him.

"James!" she called out.

journey. Her name was Chana. They had

the border to

back to his country, where his parents would look

way, she proved to be helpful, often mending the soldiers' clothes

greeted her warmly. "What are you doing here so

now, so I came to see Captain," Chana replied with a smile. "I overheard you talking about a woman and something about being unethical. What were you mulling over?" Chana had indeed

appeared cold, but his heart was just. He had saved her and her child, offering protection and help along the

matters, brushed it off. "It's nothing. What do

awake. I know people from your country enjoy tea. There's some excellent

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