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."

weren't for your support years ago, I would not have reached where I am today. This small

We're practically family; there's no need to be so tense," Camilla chimed in

was greatly comforted, and the

and attention wherever he went. However, the halo of glory that surrounded

members of the cab still treated him with civility, he knew that their respect for

would be willing to lend a helping

not withstand the challenge of time

bitter truth as the years passed by, Hansel still felt a twinge of

him as

his heart and filled

one of our own, so there's no need

to the couple for a while longer before

car, he made a call

all goes to plan. Then, he instructed Sage

sir. I

"Sir, there's something..."

it?" Nathan prompted, feeling puzzled when he

should probably tell you,"

"Go on," Nathan persuaded.

his courage, Sage confessed, "It's my