Salute To The General

Chapter 2061



Nathan and Penny dropped by the hospital first thing the next morning to visit Horatio.

Horatio lay in bed, his brows furrowed in anguish although he was fast asleep. It was a restless slumber as he subconsciously beat himself up for accepting the lowball offer for Wyland Huck's abstract painting.

Both Hansel and Camilla were present.

"My father had a hard time falling asleep last night; he only drifted off in the wee hours. Let's talk elsewhere so we don't wake him up," Hansel murmured.

Nathan nodded in agreement. "Alright."

The group exited the room and stood in the corridor.

"Nathan, have you found the painting?" Hansel cut to the chase.

Smiling, Nathan answered, "There has been news about it. I should be able to receive it later today. Don't worry, Mr. Windsor. I promise I'll return the painting to your father by today to ease his tortured mind."

Hansel nodded and heaved a sigh. "My father made a fool of himself this time. Sorry for troubling you, Nathan. Not only did my father sell the precious gift from you at the price of a trinket, but this incident also sent you running all over the place to recover the painting."

for your support years ago, I would not have reached where I am today. This small favor is not worth mentioning in comparison to the help you've

is right. We're practically family; there's no need to be so tense,"

was greatly comforted, and the emotion

- a presence that garnered veneration and attention wherever he went. However, the halo of glory

still treated him with civility, he knew that

be willing to lend

superficial relationship could not withstand the challenge of time

to accept the bitter truth as the years passed by, Hansel still felt a twinge of disappointment when the people who used to butter

Chief Military Governor, still treated him as before — with the reverence for a mentor

his heart and filled

right. You're one of our own, so there's no

while longer before

Nathan got in his car, he made a call to Sage, who was manager of the

goes to plan. Then, he instructed Sage to deliver the artwork to the Windsor residence immediately upon receiving

I understand,"

"Sir, there's something..."

feeling puzzled when he heard Sage

probably tell you,"

"Go on," Nathan persuaded.

up his courage, Sage confessed, "It's my fortieth birthday today, sir.