NovelEnglishChapter 576
"I'm not upset," Mila replied.
She shifted on Nathan's lap, the closeness making her cheeks flush. "You're the one who's wornout, yet you have the nerve to say I sleep well," she murmured.
Nathan couldn't help but chuckle. Cupping her face, he gently kissed her red lips. "I promise it won't happen again."
"Do you honestly think I'll believe you?" Mila's pout revealed her skepticism.
"That was because I've been holding back for too long," Nathan replied, taking her hand and caressing it tenderly. His eyes earnestly met hers as he added, "I'll make sure it's more frequent from now on." His words made Mila's cheeks heat up even more.
Nathan brought her delicate hand to his lips and planted a kiss on it before cradling it in his own. "Are you still hungry?"
"No, I'm full," Mila said, pulling her hand back cautiously, her eyes wary. "You're not planning on doing that again, are you?"
With a sigh and a bittersweet smile, Nathan responded, "I'm always ready, but only when you are. I won't push you."
"So what's your plan?"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Now that you've eaten, I want to you to meet someone." Nathan's voice softened, a glimmer of hope lighting up his eyes.
Encouraged by his hopeful gaze, Mila stood and grabbed his hand eagerly. "Let's go now."
Nathan nodded and followed her lead.
An hour later, Nathan pulled up to the military hospital.
It was the most secure hospital in Phoenicia, typically reserved for military personnel and VIPs. Apart from medical treatment, it also offered top-tier security.
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Despite the darkness outside, the hospital glowed brightly within.
The guard opened the door for them. Inside the spacious ward, Mila could see an elderly person lying on the bed from a distance.
With a nervous glance at Nathan, Mila asked, "Who exactly are we meeting?"
"You'll see," Nathan replied, guiding her inside.
As Mila approached the bed, the elder lying there suddenly sat up.
Their eyes met, and both pairs welled with tears in an instant.
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Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Grandpa!" Mila cried, rushing into Zach's embrace.
Relief and joy flooded Mila as she saw Zach alive. Yet, it also reopened the wound of Loretta's tragic death, deepening her grief.
Zach's hands trembled as he held Mila. His voice choked with emotion, he said, "Chubs, it's good to see you before I go."
Mila's voice quivered as she replied, "You're not leaving us, Grandpa. Don't say that."
Gently pushing Mila back, Zach wiped away her tears. "Chubs, please don't cry. I'm alright now."
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Zach consoled her, "It's not your fault. Don't blyourself. It was that monster who held a grudge against Loretta."
With a sniffle, Mila asked with concern, "Grandpa, where are my parents and brother? Are they alright?"
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