Chapter 270 Indifferent

‘Silly, why are you crying?’ Callie tried to smile. ‘It’s fine if Elias won’t help. His heart belongs to someone else now. I’m old news to him. But don’t you worry, I’ve still got friends. When Dylan comes back, I’m sure he won’t just sit by and watch me get court-martialled.’

‘Are you and Major General Sheppard really dating?’

Callie cleared her throat. ‘Of course.’

‘I thought it was an act.’

‘No, it’s for real. Don’t fret. Wait until Dylan returns, and I’ll be fine.’

‘Callie, don’t lie to me!’

‘Why would I lie? I’m dying to get out of here!’

Though Callie spoke confidently, she had no idea what fate awaited her.

Yet, she never doubted Elias.

His refusal to help wasn’t a lack of love; there had to be reasons.

She had to stay strong and wait for Elias’s plan to play out.

As they spoke, a soldier, temporarily assigned to guard duty, came over. ‘Time’s up.’

Reluctant to leave, Wendy lingered until Callie urged her to go.

The guard led Callie back to her cell and shut the door, plunging