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After Divorce, I Returned as the Army's Queen novel Chapter 115

Chapter 115 Turning a Blind Eye

What’s wrong?Chloe asked, puzzled.

Brian pressed his lips together and withdrew his hand. Nothing.

He just didn’t want her to answer Ethan’s call. Compared to Curtis, Ethan was the one who truly unsettled him. He’d already pulled strings to have Ethan reassigned back to Corvessia, away from Yarfdale and Chloe.

Now, a sudden call from Ethan had once again made him feel uneasy.

As soon as Chloe answered the phone, Ethan’s voice came through. Chloe, has your mission as Brian’s bodyguard ended?

How did you know?she asked, surprised.

I stopped by the base and overheard it,Ethan replied. Since your mission’s over, when are you coming back to Corvessia?

She froze for a second. Now that the job was done, she should be heading back.

Do you want me to book your flight? I’ll meet you at the airport,Ethan added, his voice thick with

excitement.

Not just yet,she said. I still have a few things to wrap up here first. I’ll let you know when I’m coming.

Though Ethan was disappointed that he couldn’t see Chloe right away, he figured he wouldn’t have to wait

too long.

Then I’ll wait for an update. Once you’re back, let’s meet up. There’s so much I want to tell you.

Sure.

After the call ended, Brian asked, “So you’re leaving for Corvessia soon?

Once I finish some personal matters here, yes,Chloe responded, pressing her lips together. There are

things I need to handle there too.

How long will you stay in Yarfdale?

About ten days,she replied.

She still had to bid Geoffrey farewell.

Can’t you stay longer? For me?Brian pleaded, not wanting her to rush back and meet Ethan.

He thought that they should at least wait until her feelings for him had grown. Only then would he feel

more at ease letting her return to Corvessia.

Chloe pursed her lips and thought for a moment. I can stay a little longer, but not too long. And even

after I’m back in Corvessia, I won’t stay put for long.

I’m planning to head to the border to look for clues about my brother. We may often be apart. If that’s something you can’t accept, tell me now.

Brian’s heart lurched. She was giving him a way out, but he didn’t want one. It made it feel like she could abandon him anytime.

Was it because she was only fond of him and not in love with him?

She could walk away anytime she wanted, but he couldn’t.

Chloe, it took so much for me to be with you. How could I break up with you just because of distance? Don’t even think about it.He lowered his head, brushing his lips against the bandage on her armthe wound she bore because she’d been protecting him.

And besidesif you’re going to look for your brother, let me go with you.

What?Chloe was taken aback. You’ll go to the border with me?

Yes.

What about your work?

Given modernday technology, I can work from anywhere. And I have so many employees for a reason,*

he said.

It had been five years since Chloe had started searching for Daniel. She’d already scoured every possible

lead, both through the military and on her own. She’d been to the border three times and had returned

emptyhanded each time.

Still, she believed Daniel was alive. She wanted to try a fourth time.

Since you agreed to be with me, don’t think about leaving me behind,Brian said, meeting her gaze.

His eyes, which were always cool and indifferent, were now full of warmth and intent. He looked particularly captivating, as if he were trying to lure her in.

If seducing her was what he had to do to make her invest more feelings in him, then he would willingly do so. He would do anything as long as it meant her heart would belong to him in the end,

Over the next few days, Chloe stayed at the Steele residence in Yarfdale, letting her arm heal.

The injury meant nothing to her, but Brian fussed over her as if it were fatal. He adjusted her meals, changed her dressings himself, and even worked from home.

His overprotectiveness made her a little exasperated, but it also filled her with warmth. She knew how much he cared about her.

A week later, the wound had scabbed over. Chloe still had to avoid heavy movement, but her arm was

functional again.

Around that time, she received an invitation from the orphanage she’d visited on the island. In a child’s handwriting at the bottom, it said, Ms. Quall, I hope you can come see my performance.

It was from Maisie, the child Chloe had saved last time.

Are you going?Brian asked, glancing at the invitation in her hand.

Of course!She wanted to see how Maisie was doing too.

Then I’ll go too,he replied, as if it were completely natural for him to tag along. Wherever she went, he would be with her.

That weekend, they arrived at the orphanage’s event and unexpectedly ran into Sonya and Curtis.

Chloe, why are you here?Curtis frowned.

If you’re here, why can’t I?Chloe retorted, her voice thick with amusement.

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