"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.

enough. She headed into the kitchen

task of soothing her. Scarlett noticed Gemma, the little girl who looked like a miniature version of Nina-rosy-cheeked

took her into her arms. Scarlett had never held such a small child before and felt nervous, as though Gemma might slip right through her

be so tense! You've handled explosives before. Surely, a baby isn't scarier than that. How are you going to be a mom someday with nerves like this?" Scarlett gave a

Don't overthink it. Since you're here, why not stay for a while? Keep Nina company. When is James

has

to wrap up his tasks before he can return. He already has a place i Birkham.

not to stay long-term," Scarlett explained, feeling that overstaying might be

dismissively "This place is big enough. Giving you a room is no trouble at

no trouble, but we have our own home. It wouldn't feel right to stay here long-term. But thank you for

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