Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 38

Elliot pushed open the door and walked in, noticing Lydia was there. "Sir, here’s our detailed operation plan."

Garrett took the plan with a weary sigh. "Elliot, perfect timing. Tell Lydia to stop insisting on going to the border with you."

Elliot smiled softly. "Lydia, the border’s too dangerous this time. Stay with the army and listen to me."

"Lydia, I’m not just a medic. I’m capable of taking care of myself-and of you. I won’t hold you back." Lydia’s voice was gentle, her eyes locked on Elliot.

Elliot and Lydia had met when he first joined the army. The moment Lydia saw him, she’d fallen for him. She pursued him relentlessly, and eventually, Elliot had agreed. They’d been together for years now.

"Lydia, staying with the army is the safest choice,"Elliot said firmly.

"Please, Elliot..." Lydia pouted, giving him a pleading look.

well, he

Lydia’s pleading eyes. "Fine, get ready.

worry. I’ll protect Lydia," Elliot assured Garrett with

object further, but still gave his instructions. "At

Don’t worry about me.

in an hour. We’re

Garrett reminded

Shadow Fortress.

finally had a quiet moment to eat, but then her phone rang. She glanced at

you eaten yet?" David’s concerned voice came

now," Danielle replied, chewing as

need to eat on time and take care of yourself." If David’s subordinates heard this, they’d probably

realizing David

ease his longing through