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.

to caress her hair. He kissed her

left the bedroom and went to

end of December,

Bella's words before taking out his phone and

voice came on the

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

number. I've been waiting for the day you would contact me. I have always

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

those experiences." Justin's veins bulged, and his lashes fluttered as he gripped the

was brutal. We

diagnosed with severe PTSD. It took me especially long just to function as a normal human

head low,

get used to

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

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