"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.

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

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

Scarlett had never held such a small child before and felt nervous, as though Gemma might

"Don't be so tense! You've handled explosives before. Surely, a baby isn't scarier than that. How are you going to be a

here, why not stay for a while? Keep Nina company. When is James planning

has another two

wrap up his tasks before he can return. He already

Scarlett explained, feeling that

to be so format," Nash said dismissively "This place is big enough. Giving you a room is

have our own home. It wouldn't feel right to stay here long-term. But thank

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