Chris was stunned. His instincts as a special forces soldier kicked in, keeping him on high alert as a stranger approached. Instinctively, he pulled Lena back.

The moment his gaze locked onto Zachary, the piercing intensity of their eye contact sent a jolt through Zachary’s heart.

“May I know who this is?” Zachary asked.

Lena introduced them with a warm smile, “He’s my boyfriend, sir. Chris, this is the man I ran into the other day.”

Zachary spoke with a friendly smile before Chris could respond. “Your boyfriend is quite good-looking, miss. You two make a great couple.”

Chris, ever the gentleman, inquired, “Can we help you, sir?”

Zachary hesitated for a moment before replying, “Oh… Young man, c-could you help me carry my bags upstairs?”

nodded in agreement with Zachary’s request. Being a soldier trained in proper manners, Chris couldn’t refuse a request from an elderly man. “Sure,

nearby, which held only a single large box that

walk quickly. How about helping me take my bags upstairs first? My ward is on the

the bags upstairs while Lena stayed behind to assist Zachary. She offered a kind reminder for him to be cautious while

he couldn’t help but have

alone, sir?” Lena asked. “Where is your

daughter, but it’s been years since

on, “Why is

embarrassing, but my wife and I divorced a long time ago. Our daughter has been living with her, and she has forbidden us

was younger. I neglected my family, breaking my wife and daughter’s hearts. I deserve their rejection… But I genuinely regret it now. If

filled with compassion, comforted him as she

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