Chapter 6

Lillian's POV

The night passed by peacefully, and in accordance with the army's protocol, I should return to my home three days after my marriage, which was this very day.

Helen had filled the trunk of the car with a myriad of valuable gifts. Turning to me, she said, "Ismail has not yet been discharged from the hospital, so the driver Bruno will accompany you on your journey back home."

Rightfully, Ismail should go with me, but clearly, his situation was kind of complicated.

"No worries," I said. I did not expect him to show up, anyway.

Though he was known far and wide, he remained a stranger to me. Our marriage was merely nominal; I simply choose to ignore his existence.

Moreover, I never even intended to return to the Rosenburg family, for it would only earn me more scolding and snide remarks from my father and stepmother.

But, I had an important matter to attend to later. Hence, I couldn't wait to hit the road.

After finally leaving the Amus family, I instructed Bruno to take m