Nathan wrapped his arm around Suzanne’s waist, gently squeezing her hand as he murmured, “Chubs,


    I’ll respect whatever decision you


    make.”


    Suzanne nestled closer to seek sce in his warmth. “Aren’t you angry that I didn’t tell you earlier?”


    “You didn’t feel ready to share with anyone, did you? You were simply overwhelmed in the moment.”


    His empathy stirred a sense of


    “Yes,” she confessed. Betty’s pressure had been immense. The situation had been tumultuous, with


    usations flying from all sides. Suzanne had blurted it out impulsively, driven by stress.


    “It’s alright. I’m here now,” Nathan reassured, pressing a tender kiss to her forehead.


    Suzanne felt a wave of affection wash over her, filling her with aforting sense of security in his


    presence.


    “Have you eaten anything?” Nathan inquired gently.


    Suzanne shook her head. “I don’t have an appetite.”


    “You should eat something,” Nathan said.


    “I’m not hungry,” she responded.


    Nathan lifted Suzanne in his arms and headed toward the stairs. “Le me take you back to your room to


    rest. I’ll bring some food for you


    r.”


    Suzanne shyly wrapped her arms around his neck. “I can walk on m


    own.”


    “I know,” Nathan replied, his steps steady and his tone gentle. “But ! want to hold you.”


    Suzanne’s cheeks flushed, and she leaned on his broad shoulder, content to bask in his care.


    Cole and Lucas were observing in the foyer as the couple ascended the stairs before stepping out of


    the living room to stand guard


    outside Sudvi.


    Lucas chuckled softly. “I never imagined General Morrison had such a tender side.”


    Cole’s tone was somber. “There’s been so much happeningtely. General Morrison hasn’t had much


    rest. I wonder how long he can keep this up.”


    “Cole, have you noticed? General Morrison seems to have developed feelings for Mrs. Morrison.”


    Cole grimaced. “More than just feelings.”


    Lucas was taken aback. “What happened while I was in the hospital?”


    “General Morrison has already found out Mrs. Morrison’s true identity.


    “Then why hasn’t he told Mrs. Morrison and instead let her seek everyone’s help to find her family in


    front of the media? She seemed quite distressed,” Lucas responded.


    “Some things are tooplicated to exin in a few words.”


    Lucas leaned in closer to Cole, lowering his voice. “Tell me more.”


    Cole let out a sigh.


    Ever since disavowing her identity in the public eye, Suzanne had been


    Waying in Sudvils cloistered in fear of veruring outside. She kept her gone stances avoided the meme


    and abnamed from


    watching the des


    to her seclusion, the filled her days with reading studying and nurturing her nts, all in a bid to shield


    herself from potential farm. For Suzanne, safeguarding her well-being became the paramount


    contribution she could make to Mattan


    On a radiant afternoon, she tree nours of intense reading Suzanne’s eyes grew weary and her find


    heavy with knowledge


    After about ten minutes of eye exercises, she was started to find a young man and woman standing


    before her prompting her to recoil in surprise


    Sudvi wasn’t a ce where uninvited guests could easily enter. She


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    Both of them were remarkably youthful and attractive, clutching two gift bags and regarding Suzanne


    with curiosity, perhaps taken aback by her stretch.


    “May I know who are you looking for? Suzanne inquired.


    The man offered a polite smile. Im Cameron Hudson, and this is my sister Feena Hudson, Were Nate’s


    friends. And you?


    Observing their refined attire and approximate age to Nathan, along with gifts, they likely lived in


    Imperial Heights.


    e returned their smiles with a nod. ‘Pleased to meet you both. Suzanne York, Nate’s wife.”