If she was telling the truth, Devin wouldn’t get mad at her.

Though the plan was of utmost importance, it was equally important for them to save the hostage’s life. After all, their goal was to protect the people’s lives and property.

Devin stared at her for some time and decided not to say anything.

“Get some rest. I’m glad you’re fine. I need to return to the military base now,” he said and stood up.

Kira panicked and grabbed his arm without warning.

“Devin, can you keep me company here? I’ve just regained consciousness and can’t move around. I’m afraid as it’s too dark here.”

She looked out of the window, tears glistening in her eyes. Her face was pale, as though she hadn’t recovered from the shock. She held onto Devin’s arm tightly, refusing to let go.

The helpless expression of a damsel in distress was usually catnip for a man’s protective instincts.

Alas, Devin took one look at her and frowned before retracting his arm.

dumbfounded by

not to fool around!” he declared

his

dared not

but the only thing that would

after, Devin made

arrived not long after and stood watch outside

later, at the

you’re finally back. I’ve investigated Ms. Woods’ story. She had been in the smugglers’

don’t know her?” Devin was scowling as he listened to Henrick’s report. “If

who Shanae is, as they had always contacted someone known

out a

wearing shades standing next to a burly man full of tattoos was none other than Shanae

His expression immediately soured.

death wish! Where is she? Have

including Shanae, had made their escape. The Woods family just found out about this, and Old

report stunned and shocked

was no reason for her to end

as a candidate for his granddaughter-in-law. Thus, her action struck them as

in fury as he commanded, “Relay my

now? She didn’t lie, for it was Shanae who did this to her,” Henrick mentioned Kira out of a

cousin’s explanation. As an experienced commander, there was no way he’d believe her explanation without

when he was sending Kira to the hospital, he told his men to

crossed his mind that Kira was telling the

the time being. We’ll talk about it after she recovers and

his brows, Devin made

wasn’t that his doubt was dispelled. Now, their mission

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