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.

and saw him. She had heard bits

"James!" she called out.

the woman they had rescued during their journey. Her name was Chana. They had saved many refugees in the area, but Chana's situation

border to find her husband's family. Normally, they wouldn't have taken her along, but she was often

to his country, where his parents would look after them. So, they decided

often mending the soldiers' clothes and doing other small tasks, earning

you," James greeted her warmly. "What are you doing here so late? Your child

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 saved her and her child, offering protection and help along the way. Chana had

matters, brushed it

towards Nash's tent. "I wanted to see if Captain is still awake. I know people from your country enjoy tea.

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