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.

over to caress her hair. He kissed her forehead

the bedroom

bitter winter at the end of December,

deeply at Bella's words before taking

voice came on the

with resignation and remorse. "I'm sorry. It's been years since we last got in touch. This is rude

never deleted your number. I've been waiting for the day you would contact me. I

the line softened 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 to inspire me to this day. I will never forget

forget those experiences." Justin's veins bulged, and his lashes fluttered as

brutal. We lost many beloved

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 a normal human

his head low,

get

eyes, the overwhelming shock and pain took Justin three full years to gradually overcome. During this

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