Chapter 663

Nina's questioning left James somewhat flustered.

"Ma'am, you're overthinking it," James decided to stick to the cover story, which was also Nash's wish. "Captain has official business to handle. It's normal for you not to see him."

Nina asked again, "What about Miranda?"

James replied, "That, I don't know."

Seeing that James did not want to say more, Nina had to stop her questions.

"Can I stay with Scarlett?" Nina asked.

"Um... well..." James hesitated.

"Is it not allowed?" Nina looked at James.

"It's allowed," James relented, "but Scarlett cannot leave the room without our permission, and you will have to undergo checks when entering and leaving. Those are our rules."

As a soldier, James was somewhat rigid, but Nina understood the need for protocol and replied, "I understand."

She entered the room, with James watching from outside.

He was anxious, still waiting for news from Nash, unsure when they could move forward. Every moment was agonizing, but he knew they could not