The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

Chapter 7

Before I could refuse, my mentor led me outside.

A tall, handsome man in a military uniform stood before me, making me feel instantly intimidated. I reflexively saluted.

My mentor seemed pleased, “This is my son, Luke. He’s your age, so you don’t need to be so formal

with him.”

She began to introduce me further. “This is my most accomplished student, Anna. It’s not easy for a girl like her to be out here. You take care of her a bit more, don’t let anything happen to her. If she does, I’ll hold you accountable!”

Luke’s face showed some helplessness, and he repeatedly agreed, “I know, you’ve told me so many times on the way here, my ears are almost sore from hearing it.”

Watching their interaction, I couldn’t help but smile.

I knew that trying to act tough in such a dangerous environment was the most foolish thing to do, so I just followed my mentor’s advice and said, “Comrade, I’ll rely on you from now on.”

He froze for a moment, his bronzed face turning slightly red as he replied seriously, “It’s not about guidance, serving the people is my duty.”

After the introductions, my mentor pulled me aside and whispered, “By the way, there’s something I need to ask you. Didn’t you tell your husband you applied to be a part of the Doctors Without

Borders mission?

He was looking for you at the hospital a while ago. I thought he knew, but I didn’t want him to be affected by it. Is that alright with you?”

head, “It’s fine. He has no right to interfere with my choices. I’m not worried

been closed due to the war, and

Henry knew, it wouldn’t matter.

now, he only cared about Nancy and their child. He

good, I was worried it might affect

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Bride of Velvet Nights

lips together, looking toward the smoke filled horizon and

for some time, and when the time was right, I would go back

had a

passed, and a year later, I left the battlefield, which had signed a ceasefire agreement, and returned to my

I booked a room at a

would be sent to

in, I finally had

energy, I went to meet Luke as planned. He had made the reservation, and

hour early

the first person

surprise before they softened with the joy of finding me again. “Anna, is

I missed you so much.”

red, full

wanting to reach out to me.

took a step