The woman froze the moment she saw the military vehicle. Nina held her breath. She stared at the military vehicle, hoping to see Nash's face. She wished they could meet right then and there. To her disappointment, several unfamiliar, bronze-skinned faces emerged from the vehicle. They were foreign soldiers. The woman, clutching her child, started gesturing wildly and pointed at Nina, blaming her for everything.

The men strode towards Nina with imposing presence, making her feel small in comparison.

"Do you have a weapon?" one of the men asked in broken English.

"I do, but I haven't harmed anyone. The child choked on the bread I gave him, but I didn't do anything malicious. If you want your child to live, you should step aside and let me help," Nina said calmly, meeting the man's gaze.

She had merely pitied the child, but the murderous look in the woman's eyes was clear in her memory. Initially, she had wanted to ensure the children were fed and clothed, and then ask Scarlett to exchange some money for them.

But now, she saw no need. She could be kind, but she wouldn't let her kindness be taken advantage of.

The woman held her child tightly, accusing Nina, "She must have used us as test subjects, which is why my child is suffering! She's a demon!"

July, standing behind Nina, translated the woman's words in real time.

smile. "In this country, owning a gun isn't illegal, and I haven't harmed any innocent people. The child simply choked. Even

think

Nina's words exactly

confidence and determination. Nina gave Scarlett a

else, we'll be

on a routine patrol and had approached the scene thinking something serious was happening. They hadn't expected to witness

had mistakenly thought

the soldiers,

overly hopeful. There were so many refugees here and she should

kindness get the

of her.

in

could help?" one of the soldiers asked, blocking Nina's way

"I offered to help her initially, but she refused. If

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