Talented Hairess A Rose with Thorns

Chapter 493

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Chapter 493

Adam shook his head gently at Yara. "Mom, it's classified. I can't tell you."

Yara sighed but didn't push further, knowing how his job worked. Still, she couldn't help but wonder aloud, "But Yvie's just a college kid. What could the military want with her?" Adam's lips curved into a small, knowing smile. Mom, Yvie's way more impressive than you

think."

There was pride in his voice, a kind of quiet admiration for his sister's unexpected strengths. "Alright, I've got to go," Adam said, glancing at his watch. "If I don't leave now, I'm going to be late."

He said his goodbyes to Yara and Irwin before reluctantly heading out of Murray Manor, clearly not eager to leave.

Yvette was already waiting for him outside. She greeted him with a warm smile and a soft, "Adam, safe travels."

Adam couldn't help but feel a surge of pride as he looked at his sister. How did he end up with someone so brilliant and endearing in his life?

her into a tight hug, his hand

up in a few days, Yvie," he said, his voice full

of reluctance.

he returned to the base, he'd be buried in work. Moments like this with his

she caught Wilson's death stare from the sidelines, Adam let her go, throwing a cheeky grin Wilson's way. In Adam's mind, Yvette was his little sister, and

pleased.

he kept it cool. Silently, he reached for

while I'm gone," Adam said, his

adding, "And if anything happens to her if she so much as stubs her toe-you're

light as Yvette's future husband,

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of Yvie. She'll never have to worry about a thing

be holding you to that."

be back soon to pick you up," Adam called as he opened the

did she reluctantly look away, her heart still heavy. Though their time together had been short, Adam had already earned a lasting place

heart.

head back inside, baby," Wilson whispered, pulling Yvette into a gentle