Chapter 46

 All James wanted was to make Thea happy. He asked the Blithe King for an invitation, but he had not expected someone else to take the credit for it and cause Thea to misunderstand the situation. He ran after her when his call with Henry ended. 

“Thea.” 

He caught up to her and grabbed her arm. 

“I wasn’t lying to you,” he tried to explain.

 “I had someone send that invitation, but I wasn’t expecting them to take the credit for it.” 

“You’re still trying to steal credit? You’re useless!” Gladys snapped. 

“Haven’t we been humiliated enough?!” 

a retired soldier,”

way he’s as capable as he

 “Enough, James,” Thea said, tears pooling at the corner of her

grateful for how well you treated me, and I’m forever grateful you healed me. But I don’t want to

around,

so helpless, even

still and watched the Callahans leave, then took in a deep breath. He chased after them to their home but was forbidden from entering. With no other choice, he chose

 “James? What brings you here?” Henry asked as he entered the building, but stopped when he noticed the expression on James’s face. Henry wordlessly tossed him a cigarette. James was frantic. He wanted to make Thea happy, but he

He asked, taking a drag of his cigarettes.

 “What happened,

everything. Henry smiled helplessly. “I’ve never been in a relationship before, so I can’t help you there. But, if you want, I can get rid of the Oswalds for you.”

sighed, waving

not the southern border. The tactics we use against enemies can’t be used against our compatriots.” Henry stayed

assets this whole time.

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