M couldn''t suppress a chuckle. Lillian seemed oblivious and vastly overestimating herself.


    With graceful poise, M replied, "Even the President himself wouldn''t dare speak so recklessly. Yale hasn''t even taken office, and you''re already this arrogant. Who knows what will happen if the nation is under his leadership."


    Lillian, gritting her teeth, pointed at M, spitting out menacingly, "Wanda Hoffis, just you wait." Without a backward nce, she stormed off.


    Yale cast a heated gaze at M for a moment and shed a gentle smile. With that, he followed Lillian out.


    Zach approached M, concern evident on his face. "Chubs, are you alright?"


    Returning to the moment, M took Zach''s arm with a sigh, guiding him towards the house. "Grandpa, whatever the reason, never allow Yale and Lillian in again. There''s no one in Norvania Nate can''t offend. We must stand our ground."


    Zach smiled knowingly, proud as he responded, "Understood. With Nate supporting us from behind, we have nothing to fear."


    M held back a smile, nodding in agreement.


    As the election day drew nearer, Nathan''s days became increasingly hectic.


    Meanwhile, preparations for M''s frontiers assignment resumed, picking up the pace from where they had paused.


    Soon after, M received an appointment letter for Project 905, appointing her as the chief engineer and project advisor.


    Scanning the list of project leaders, she noticed Jacob''s name.


    He was Fenna''s ssmate and leader of Team B, known for strong connections despitecking solid expertise. His inclusion hinted at some leniency in the project''s vetting process.


    Due to different work schedules, M needed to head to the frontiers with Jasper and join Project 905 as soon as possible.


    Meanwhile, Nathan remained in Phoenicia, upied until the election''s conclusion.


    On the eve of their departure, M and Nathan visited Gary and Florence, allowing them onest moment with Jasper.


    In the cozy living room of the Morrison Residence, Florence cradled Jasper while Gary leaned beside her, both delighting in yful moments with Jasper. The moment was tender and intimate.


    Nathan''s head dipped, fingers entwined with M''s as he softly caressed her hand. Though a smile graced his lips, a weight of reluctance burdened his heart.


    They hadn''t even said their goodbyes, yet the ache of separation loomed.


    M felt the shift in his mood. Nestling into his embrace, she looked up into his striking face. His eyes were deep pools of affection.


    "What''s wrong?" she inquired.


    Nathan''s smile softened as he


    pulled her closer. Paying no heed to


    their parents'' presence, he nted a kisson her forehead. "I hate the


    thought of being away from you."


    "It''s just two months. After the election, you''ll be with us at the frontiers." M assured him.


    "Two months feels like an eternity," Nathan sighed.


    yfully, M teased, "Since when are you so clingy?"


    Pretending to be affronted, Nathan quipped, "Did I annoy you?"N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    She shook her head with a fond smile. "Not at all. I love it when you''re clingy. But you''re always swamped. We hardly get time together."


    "I''ll find the time to visit you and Jasper," he promised.


    She hummed in agreement.


    "Be safe at the frontiers," Nathan said, his tone turning serious.


    The mention of safety intensified M''s worry. Leaning in, her hands pressed against his chest, her voice quivered with concern. "Nate, please, be careful when you''re in Phoenicia. Oliver can be unpredictable; he fights back when threatened."