"The military is the military, but this is my home. Now that you're here, there's no way I'm letting you be treated poorly," Nina said, holding Scarlett's hand warmly.

It had been a long time since they had seen each other, and seeing Scarlett now reminded her of Yvonne.

Scarlett chuckled. "You could never treat me poorly. But I heard Pharaoh has been unwell. How is he doing?"

"He's undergoing chemotherapy," Nina replied with a sigh. "With cancer, you never really know. Some people survive for decades, while others have only days after their diagnosis." "I'd like to visit him," Scarlett said.

Despite everything, she felt a deep sense of gratitude toward Pharaoh. After all, he and Wilfred had trained her. Even though her past with Sawyer had been painful, it was behind her now. Everyone was trying to move forward. "Let's eat first. I'll take you to see him after," Nina offered.

"All right," Scarlett agreed.

decided that leaving everything to the helper wasn't enough. She headed into the kitchen herself to

task of soothing her. Scarlett noticed Gemma, the little girl

took her into her arms. Scarlett had never held

isn't scarier than that. How are you going to be a

you're here, why not

has another

his tasks before he can return. He already has a place i Birkham. I'm just here

to stay long-term," Scarlett explained, feeling that

format," Nash said dismissively "This place is big enough. Giving you a room is no

own home. It wouldn't feel right to stay

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