"During these few days, I was back at the military base to handle business affairs. I received a call from a colleague in the satellite surveillance department, saying they located you."We immediately dispatched troops and helicopters to rescue you, so I followed along," Cole explained.Nathan nodded calmly. He slowly stood up and rested his hand on Cole's shoulder. "Help me walk."With Cole's support, he slowly made his way to the door.Outside, the gunfire ceased.Cole curiously asked, "General Morrison, why did you keep this mission secret from me?""You're my closest subordinate. If you knew my plan, you might not have acted convincingly enough, which would have failed to deceive the enemy."Cole felt aggrieved. He muttered softly, "So, you deliberately kept it from me, from Madam, and from your family to make the enemy believe you were truly in trouble."Everyone thought you were missing, so they kept searching, worrying and grieving."Nathan smiled faintly and responded
Mila didn't have the courage to tell Tristan about Vera.She stopped crying, wiped away her tears, and left her parents' embrace. She changed the subject, "Dad, Mom, how did you get out?"Tristan replied, "It was Nate who saved us. Nathan. Did you know?"Mila's hands trembled. She suddenly covered her mouth, and she cried again.How could she not know her own husband?"Mila, did you marry Nate?" Michaela asked.Mila nodded tearfully.Tristan and Michaela were overjoyed. They smiled at each other, then said with teary eyes, "No wonder he called us mom and dad.""Marrying Nate is great! Nate is a good man!" Michaela said with excitement.Mila still couldn't calm down. She looked outside anxiously. Then, she glanced at the soldier at the door before looking at her parents."Where's Nate? Why hasn't he come back?" Mila asked anxiously. She was afraid that only her parents had returned."He asked us to take the helicopter back first. He's still on the island," Michaela said.Mil
After listening to Daniel's reminder, Nathan became worried. Still, he pretended to be calm. He smiled and said, "Haha, knowing Chubs' personality, she might react like that.""Let her know as soon as possible. If she waits for you to come home and you don't, she'll be even more anxious and worried."Nathan agreed, "Yeah, I'll call her later."Daniel gently pursed his lips.Seeing his serious expression, Nathan said, "Daniel, since you can't see, a phone call would have sufficed. Why did you come all the way here just to visit me? Do you have something to tell me?"Daniel leaned back in his chair, and his expression became even more solemn. He said, "Nate, I do have a request.""Tell me, Daniel.""Can we capture Oliver without killing him?"Nathan was stunned. He was confused, so he asked, "Daniel, what do you mean?" Daniel answered, "I know he has committed a capital offense, but can you capture him alive first? Let him live for a few days, because I want to ask him to perfo
Nathan understood Daniel's feelings. If it were him, he would also take the risk for the sake of his beloved.Daniel only heard a sigh. After a while, he asked again, "Nate, can you help me?""I'll do my best," Nathan said, resigned. "But I still hope you'll reconsider. The surgery is very risky, and letting Oliver operate on you is even riskier. If he makes unreasonable demands that we can't meet, he won't perform the surgery."Daniel replied, "You just need to spare his life. Leave the rest to me."Nathan replied indifferently, "Okay.""Thank you, Nate."Nathan smiled lightly. He said, "We're brothers, you don't have to be so polite.""I hope you can find him soon. I don't have much time left."Nathan turned his head to look at him in confusion. He asked, "What do you mean?""Sienna has been attending blind dates. If she meets a good man, she'll get married."Nathan immediately came to a realization. He sat up properly and asked, "Daniel, if Sienna has been going on blind d
Mila walked over to help Daniel. "I'll see you off, Daniel."Nathan felt nervous. He tried to grab her hand, but they were too far apart, and he felt embarrassed to call her name. His hand hung in the air for a moment before putting it down.Daniel allowed Mila to support him as they walked out of the hospital. The driver was waiting for him outside."Wanda, you can go back. Nate is waiting for you."Mila pouted as she murmured, "He doesn't even want to see me. If I hadn't forced Cole to tell me, he would have kept it from me.""What nonsense is this? How could he not want to see you? He's probably been thinking about you like crazy. He just doesn't want you to see him injured."Mila pursed her lips as she helped Daniel into the car.Once he got into the car, he quickly explained, "I was the one who brought up Fenna. Don't blame Nate, and don't be jealous."The affection between the siblings was strong."I understand, Daniel," Mila said before closing the door for him. "Goodby
Mila let Nathan hug her. Feeling excited, she closed her eyes and leaned against him. Enjoying his warmth, his breath, his heartbeat, was truly blissful.Just as Mila was enjoying his embrace, her chin was gently lifted. Before she could react, he kissed her gently. Then, the innocent kiss turned passionate, and her heart began to beat faster. She nervously placed her hands on Nathan's chest, struggling a few times as she tried to push him away.Grabbing her wrists, Nathan locked her hands on her lower back. He kissed him intensely."Mmm." Mila shook her head.Nathan reluctantly released her sweet lips. Furrowing his brows, Nathan asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"Mila licked her lips, moistened by the kiss. She shyly said, "We're in the hospital. Nurses often walk around, so you shouldn't do this."Nathan smiled. Looking at her intensely, he slowly approached her. He said with a hoarse and magnetic voice, "We're just kissing, there won't be any problem.""Who's the one not
After glancing at the narrow single bed, Nathan immediately agreed, "Okay. I'll sleep on the bed, you can sleep on my chest."Mila smiled shyly. She said, "I'll sleep on the extra bed.""Sleep on me," he said firmly. "Your leg is injured, I might accidentally pressed on it.""It's okay, just sleep on me.""I don't want to.""You have to sleep with me."Mila paused before blinking at him. "Then I'll go home to sleep."Nathan sighed deeply. Leaning closer to Mila, he gently murmured, "Chubs, are you doing this on purpose?""Doing what on purpose?""You are intentionally making things difficult for me."Mila smiled, resigned. She caressed his hair and spoke in a soothing tone, "Be good, I'll come to see you tomorrow morning."Nathan held her waist tightly and pulled her into his arms. He closed his eyes and whispered, "You can't go anywhere, stay here with me.""I…"Before Mila could reply, there was a knock on the door."Nate." The voice belonged to Fenna. Nathan and
Mila believed Nathan could solve his and Fenna's problems alone. She said casually, "I'll go outside to get some fresh air. You guys can continue chatting."After saying this, she withdrew her hand.Nathan's expression became gloomy. He commanded in a serious tone, "Wanda, you sit here."Mila didn't listen to him. Instead, she turned around and left the ward.Looking at Mila's back, Nathan felt inexplicably irritated. He bent over and placed his hand on his forehead as he let out a frustrated sigh.He couldn't figure out what Mila was thinking. She was so concerned about Fenna before, but now she was making concessions.After Mila left the ward, Fenna walked over and sat on the chair by the bed. She asked with concern, "Is your leg seriously injured?"Wearing a long face, Nathan leaned against the headboard. He pulled the blanket to cover his body. "What do you want to say? Say it quickly, and then leave."Fenna took a deep breath. She gazed at Nathan intensely before gently sa
Jasper became concerned as Imogen placed her hand over her heart. He asked, "Are you experiencing any chest pains? Have you consulted a doctor? I can take you for a check-up."Imogen reassured him, gently holding his arm. "Jasper, I'm fine. I'm just trying to figure out how to balance my future family and career."Jasper smiled knowingly, gently patting her head before pulling her into an embrace. He recognized her uniqueness—her drive to pursue her career and showcase her skills and talents. The thought of being a stay-at-home mother or merely a trophy wife held no appeal for her whatsoever.Holding her close, Jasper murmured, "Imogen, have you forgotten about your husband's financial prowess?"Imogen couldn't suppress a chuckle.Jasper reassured her of his commitment, "As long as you're on board, I can arrange a driver to drive you to work, an assistant to handle all your tasks, and you won't have to worry about anything. When you return home, there will be maids and me to ens
After returning from her journey across the globe, Imogen headed straight to the hospital. During her travels, she started noticing subtle changes in her body—nausea, fatigue, and a stronger need for rest. Her hunch was confirmed when tests revealed she was pregnant.She felt a blend of anticipation and apprehension. The idea of being pregnant raised thoughts of focusing on family life and raising children. Yet, she valued her career and was steadily demonstrating her skills. She wasn't ready to give it up just yet.When Imogen arrived home and stepped through the front door, she found Gregory and Carol were there. They had just returned from their trip as well, bringing back gifts. "Hi, Mom, Dad," Imogen greeted them.Still excited about their travels, Gregory and Carol eagerly recounted their adventures to Jasper.When Jasper heard Imogen's voice, he quickly stood and walked over to her, taking her hand. "Imogen, I woke up early and didn't see you around. Where did you go?"
Jasper thought the idea was brilliant and agreed, "Let's plan our route and leave next week."Imogen gently pushed him back, her hands on his chest. "Sure, but let me get up first. We'll map out our journey, set a schedule, and go on a trip for our wedding."Jasper took her wrists and lifted them above the pillow. "Let's discuss this tomorrow. I have some pressing matters to attend to at the moment."Imogen was about to respond when Jasper leaned in and kissed her deeply. Their lips intertwined with passion.…A week later, Imogen received another call from Yulia's lawyer, who conveyed Yulia's apologies and expressed her desire for Imogen's forgiveness. Yulia also requested Imogen to intervene with Nathan on her behalf.Imogen decided to ignore the request. She believed in the fairness of the law. It reminded her of Zoey, who had fraudulently claimed her degree and ended up in prison at Jasper's behest.As for Yulia, she had orchestrated attacks on Gregory, caused Carol to lose
Imogen's heart raced as she slowly hugged Jasper, her voice bashful yet resolute. "Jasper, you'll always have a place in my heart."Jasper tensed slightly, his senses on high alert. He met her eyes. A glint of anticipation sparked in his gaze as he eagerly murmured, "Say it one more time. Say it—""I love you, Jasper," Imogen said gently.Jasper's eyes immediately filled with tears as he held Imogen tightly, his body shaking. Overwhelmed by emotion, he could only whisper her name into her ear. "Imogen… Imogen…""Do you love me?" Imogen asked, her voice tinged with shyness.Jasper frowned. "I do love you. Haven't you always known?""I still want to hear it," Imogen said."I love you. I love you with all my heart," Jasper declared, gazing at her with intense passion and unwavering resolve.Feeling a bit stiff from his tight hug, Imogen gently pushed him away. "I love you, too, but I must get up and go to work.""Not today," Jasper responded, scooping and carrying her back to bed
"If it's a gift, why not accept it?" Mila whispered.Gregory quickly took the check, looking unsure of his next move.Once his money was accepted, Oakley assumed the issue was settled. He took Yulia's hand and began to leave the ward, saying, "Well, I'll leave with Yulia for now."Still feeling resentful, Yulia glanced back and shot Imogen a glare as they departed.The ward fell silent. Feeling uneasy, Gregory and Carol exchanged anxious glances."Nate, we can't go easy on them," Mila whispered.Nathan smiled knowingly. He took Mila's hand, gently caressed it, and said quietly, "Don't worry. I'll ensure our in-laws get the justice they deserve."Mila nodded, feeling reassured. Gregory and Carol, who were listening nearby, felt deeply moved and grateful.Since Gregory was injured and confined to bed, the meeting between Jasper's and Imogen's parents ended earlier than expected. After saying goodbye to their parents, Jasper and Imogen headed home. On their way home, Jasper felt
Yulia was renowned for her boldness and strong-willed nature. Aware of Oakley's wealth, influence, and dual reputation in legal and illicit circles, she feared no one and held a contemptuous attitude toward others, including senior military figures."You need to apologize to Ms. Imogen immediately," Oakley whispered urgently.Pointing at Imogen, Yulia muttered irritably, "Her? Oh, please! If anyone owes an apology, it's her to me."Oakley wiped his forehead nervously, trembling with anxiety. Everyone's expressions around them darkened visibly. Jasper suppressed his anger; his hands clenched into fists.Before he could speak, Yulia grumbled, "Jay, you blocked me before understanding everything, and then you terminated our contract. That's just too much."Mila couldn't shake her worry for Jasper. If he couldn't manage his relationship with Yulia appropriately, it could severely impact his marriage. Concerned that he might not handle it well, Mila intervened. "Ms. Gibson, please resp
Carol no longer believed the portrayal of wealthy women on television.Jasper took Imogen's hand, and they sat down on the couch together, feeling anxious. It was their parents' first meeting, and the hospital setting added to the tension. If things went wrong and their relationship soured, their future would look bleak.Imogen was particularly anxious. Her palms were growing clammy. Jasper pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her palms before reassuringly saying, "There's no need to be nervous. My parents are easygoing."Offering an awkward smile, Imogen teased him, whispering, "You seem more nervous than I am, don't you think?"Jasper chuckled but offered no reply. Dealing with Gregory and Carol was sure to be a bit daunting.Typically reserved around strangers, Nathan found it difficult to start a conversation at that moment. Meanwhile, Gregory and Carol felt apprehensive and cautious, worried that any misstep could upset the Morrisons and cause problems for Imogen.Sensing th
Mila approached them with a bouquet, smiling. "Yes, we're in the right place. We've come to visit you, our in-laws."The term "in-laws" caught Gregory off guard as he lay in the bed. Despite his injuries, he quickly propped himself up, struggling to sit upright. Carol, equally surprised, cautiously accepted the gift from Nathan's outstretched hands.Jasper and Imogen took the next elevator, so they hadn't reached the ward yet.Nathan quickly set his things down and hurried over, gently placing a reassuring hand on Gregory's shoulder. "You're injured. Don't get up. Just lie down and rest.""General Morrison, I…" Gregory's voice faltered in distress.Carol's hands trembled uncontrollably as she glanced nervously at Mila, worried that Mila and Nathan had overheard her argument with Gregory.Nathan spoke in a gentle tone, "Please, don't call me General Morrison. It sounds too formal. You both are older than me. Just call me Nathan, and I'll call you two by name in return."Mila came
In the hospital ward, Gregory had been asleep for over an hour when the nurse woke him to change his medication.After the change, Carol peeled an orange for him to eat. They shared the segments, chatting idly."Imogen really picked a good husband. Even these oranges he bought are unusually sweet," Carol said, marveling at the oranges. Gregory glanced at the orange and said, "They must be expensive.""Yes, they're sold by the piece in big supermarkets. Also, they're more expensive than beef and lamb," Carol said before eating another sweet segment.Gregory pondered for a moment. Then he curiously asked, "Someone ruined our house's floor. Do you think Jasper would help us repair it?"Carol shot him a look and replied, "Listen, don't burden Imogen with this. Don't even bring it up.""Why would it burden Imogen? With Jasper's wealth, this is nothing.""Enough," Carol snapped. "That's his business. No matter how poor we are, we shouldn't ask for what isn't ours." "You're too stu