Chapter 791

Chapter 791

The woman still looked hopeful. "Then when can I come back tomorrow to see him?"

"I'm not sure about that," the guard replied.

Now she felt a bit disappointed. Yesterday, she had managed to see him and even shared a meal with the group, but today he was nowhere to be found.

Maybe she had come too late. Perhaps if she arrived earlier tomorrow, she would have better luck.

Just then, James walked by, still mulling over whether Nash was using the woman he had seen as a stand-in for someone else.

He muttered to himself, "It shouldn't be, right? Preparing a hot bath for her? Captain wouldn't be this nice to just any woman, it's not ethical. But then, Captain isn't that kind of person."

He was trying to reassure himself, knowing Nash's deep affection for Nina. It did not seem likely he would use someone as a stand-in. But on the other hand, since Nash and Nina were divorced, he wouldn't have to worry about ethics.

looked up and

"James!" she called out.

name was Chana. They had saved many refugees in the area, but Chana's situation was

a citizen of Birkham, had passed away, leaving her to care for their five-year-old child. She wanted to reach the border

her and their child to be taken back to his country, where his parents would look after them. So, they

proved to be helpful, often mending the soldiers' clothes and doing other small tasks, earning their

James greeted her warmly. "What are you doing here so late? Your

overheard you talking about a woman and

journey, she

was just. He had saved her and her child, offering protection and help along the way. Chana had grown fond of Nash and cared

private matters, brushed it off. "It's nothing. What do

further and instead glanced towards Nash's tent. "I wanted to see if Captain is still awake. I know people from your country enjoy tea. There's some excellent tea in this area that can pick in the morning, especially with the morning dew. I'm sure it would be perfect for

was a good idea. "That

said, feeling delighted to

think too deeply into her intentions, simply wanting Nash

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