Rona Langdon stared at the dingy quilt. She didn't want to stay here for even one more day!
But the thought of going back just like this was too humiliating, so she could only grit her teeth and bear it.
When Nathaniel Nathan returned to the Nathan residence, Master Nathan was playing chess against himself. Seeing him, the old man said, "The base just called. They want you to head back. There's an urgent mission to carry out."
Nathaniel Nathan's brows furrowed immediately. Seeing his expression, Master Nathan asked with a smile, "What's wrong? Can't bear to leave Vera?"
Nathaniel Nathan's current leave had already been quite long. In fact, he had extended it once already because of Vera. For the base to call again, it had to be an emergency.
