Chapter 21

Henry noticed the worry clouding Calista's expression and offered her a

reassuring smile. "There"s vast-he'll never find our location. And even if he does, what claim does he have over you? He's married to someone else." He squeezed her hand gently. "What are you afraid of? I'll protect you."

News of their marriage quickly spread across the base, drawing warm congratulations from their colleagues and the leadership. Everyone understood the isolation that came with their work-finding love in such a remote place was a rare and cherished gift.

The base assigned them a small house, and on moving day, their coworkers crowded in to celebrate. Their union had become a beacon of hope for the entire community.

Calista smiled as she glanced at their wedding photo framed on the wall. She had even given Henry her cherished good luck charm, which he now wore close to his heart.

her handle even the smallest chores. Their colleagues teased him about it, but he would just

so much to win her over-I won't let her suffer, not even

not only of Calista's beauty

devotion.

and Henry focused on building their life together, making

desolate frontier of the base. As he stepped out of his car, harsh winds buffeted

muttered, his heart sinking. How could someone

environment?

find her,

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