Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress

Chapter 1178: Just glad we're both safe

What Hugo said and what Butler Lee replied were both true in their own ways.

Even the fiercest warrior might grow accustomed to battle, but never to the lives lost in it. A battle won might be celebrated by those who didn't take part in it, but for those who did, celebration was not an option.

At least, for Hugo, another victory only meant another weight on his shoulders.

He was proud to fight for those he cared about and for his country. However, the last thing he would ever do was celebrate-because behind every victory lay the blood of not just his enemies, but his comrades-his family on the battlefield.

Still, what Butler Lee said was true as well. Hugo might never get used to it, but he had learned to live with it. The burden didn't lessen, but carrying it became second nature. That was why he wasn't surprised when Benjamin insisted on staying in town.

While searching for Penny, Hugo had seen the gruesome trail Mint had left behind. Though, in a way, he considered it merciful—she had ended their suffering in an instant. They had died before they even knew it. He found it admirable, but at the same time, as a fellow soldier fighting for justice, he was painfully aware of the burden Mint had just added to her own shoulders.

And Hugo was right.

After an entire night of sweeping the town clean of corruption, Mint barely had a moment to breathe. The number of people they had apprehended and rescued totaled over a hundred. Many required medical attention, and with even the local police under investigation, things were chaotic.

In the end, they decided to keep everyone at the base for the time being until more reinforcements arrived. Those in need of medical care were treated by Penny's team, many of whom stayed behind not just to assist medically, but because the island's healthcare providers refused to treat certain people. Beyond that, there were countless legal and logistical hurdles to navigate.

Even after the ceasefire, problem after problem landed on Mint's plate. But she wasn't one to complain—handling these issues kept her mind occupied. Only when things finally settled was she given time to rest. She had a few options, but she chose to stay for the day and fly back in the afternoon. freewebnovel.com

With that, Mint was escorted home. Since the incident had just occurred, some agents offered to stay around her house for extra security.

"I'm not letting you guys in, just in case you don't know," she told them as she stood at her front door. "I'm going to take a nap. I'll be out before my flight."

Without waiting for a response, she stepped inside and shut the door.

She didn't move.

expression far from what one might expect of someone who had just taken down a syndicate

for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to take another

"You're back?"

soft voice broke

standing nearby. He was already showered, dressed in his pajamas, an apron tied around

leave without stopping by," he said with

Mint didn't reply.

continued, glancing toward the kitchen. "It's almost done. Go wash up-I'll

that, he peeked into the kitchen before hurrying

furrowed. She slowly dragged her feet toward

steam off a pot with his

asked, her voice quiet. "You should've gone to the other

"If I left, who

"

Mint pressed

a thin line, her chest tightening. Looking

and shook her

When he was just a step away, he

"To be honest, that was probably one of

to his. "In the end,

his smile unwavering. "Does it really matter whether you dragged me out yourself? The fact that you were there for me is enough. We're both safe, and that's what

she exhaled shakily.