Chapter 2166

Night fell.

Justin wiped Bella dry and dressed her in a silk nightgown. He carried her up and placed her gently on the bed before tucking her in.

He was a considerate husband, caring for his lover well.

His callus-filled hands once strived in the military academy, fought on the battlefield, and struggled in the corporate world. Yet now, the same pair of hands handled Bella in the gentlest manner. He did not wake her up.

Bella was fast asleep, whimpering comfortably at times.

She was pure delight.

Justin swallowed hard and leaned over to caress her hair. He kissed her forehead and her lips.

Then he left the bedroom and went to the balcony.

Savrow experienced a bitter winter at the end of December, while Sentania enjoyed a gentle, moist breeze.

Justin pondered deeply at Bella's words before taking out his phone and dialing a long-forgotten number.

Did my eyes deceive me?" A man's shocked voice came on the

took a deep breath, his voice filled with resignation and remorse. "I'm sorry. It's been years

I have never deleted your number. I've been waiting for the day you would contact me. I have always hoped that you haven't forgotten me,

person on the

his voice and choked. "We fought to keep our countries safe. Even though we were on different teams, we fought alongside each other and formed a friendship on the battlefield despite our nationalities and ages. Those experiences continue

this day. I will never

I can't and never will forget those experiences." Justin's veins bulged, and his

was brutal. We lost many

dejected, his voice hoarse. "That's not the only thing. We were diagnosed with severe PTSD. It took me especially long just to function as

head low, and

get used to

three full years to gradually overcome. During this time, they had not been in touch. One was living in Savrow, while the other

not that Justin did not want

was afraid of disrupting the man's recovery. His presence may trigger

way, it's all in the past." Justin curled

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