She still checked it every day, holding on to that glimmer of hope.

"Knock, knock!" A sudden knock on the door startled her.

"Come in," Nina called out instinctively.

The next second, Scarlett walked in. She had been heading downstairs for some water when she noticed the light still on in Nina's room. She suspected Nina had not slept yet, and she was right.

"Why are you still awake so late? From B Port to Yaren territory, it's over 20 hours of flying. If you don't sleep, I'm afraid you won't make it."

Even though she had booked first-class seats, no cabin could compare to the comfort of a big bed. Moreover, Scarlett was always worried about Nina's health.

Nina smiled, but it was a bitter smile.

She couldn't sleep. She knew how long the flight would be, how harsh the conditions in Yaren were, and how risky the trip was. One wrong move could be fatal but she was not afraid because Nash was there. Scarlett noticed what was displayed on Nina's phone screen. Her heart ached as if something had pierced it. That child had been gone for many days, yet Nina still hadn't forgotten. Scarlett didn't know how to comfort her.

"Nina," Scarlett said, hugging her and patting her back, just like Nina had once comforted her in the organization.

won't back down, and I won't be afraid," Nina

Scarlett stayed by Nina's side. Nina lay in bed but

to Birkham International Airport, where they checked in and boarded their flight. By the time Quincy found out about their

no way to turn

B Port being in another country,

nayel.

with requests from this

but his phone was still out

solemn. One was holding Nash's clothes, and the other a black urn. She could see

"Ma'am, Captain York..."

that it had only been a dream. But the dream felt so real. "Nina, are you alright?" Scarlett, disturbed

she spoke, "I-I just dreamed of Felix and

couldn't finish

her into an

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