A Warrior’s Second Chance novel Chapter 337

Dinner eventually came to a natural close.

Plates had been mostly cleared, conversations had slowed, and the quiet sense of a long evening settling

in had begun to take over the room. No one seemed particularly eager to prolong things, especially after the day everyone had already had.

Alexander was the first to rise from his seat.

He pushed his chair back slightly and wiped his hands with the napkin before setting it beside his plate.

“I have a few things to take care of at the office,” he said calmly, glancing around the table. “Some work I need to finish.”

Faye nodded lightly from her seat.

“See you later,” she said with a small smile.

Alexander gave a quiet hum that might have been agreement before stepping away from the table.

Faye watched him disappear through the doorway before turning her attention back to Irene.

“I think I’ll head to my room,” she said, pushing her chair back and standing. “It’s been a long day.”

Irene nodded in understanding.

“Yeah,” she said, leaning back slightly in her seat. “Same here.”

Faye paused beside the table and looked at her with a gentle expression.

“If you need anything, just let me know.”

“I will,” Irene replied.

Faye gave a small nod before leaving the dining room.

The rest of the table slowly began to disperse not long after that. The day had clearly reached the point

where everyone was ready to retreat to quieter spaces.

Irene and Jeffrey eventually made their way to the hallway together.

By the time they reached the room, the house had grown noticeably quieter.

Irene stepped inside first and let out a small breath as the door closed behind them.

“I didn’t realize how tired I was,” she muttered, rubbing the back of her neck.

Jeffrey gave a small, understanding smile.

“It’s been a full day.”

Irene kicked off her shoes near the bed and stretched slightly.

“Full is one way to put it.”

Jeffrey leaned casually against the dresser for a moment, watching her with quiet amusement.

Despite the long day, Irene still carried the same restless energy she always had. Even now, when she claimed to be exhausted, she still looked like someone who might start pacing the room if a thought

crossed her mind.

But tonight seemed different.

Tonight she actually looked ready to sit down.

“I think we’ll probably just settle in and get some rest,” she said after a moment.

Jeffrey nodded.

“Sounds like a good plan.”

He had just begun reaching for his phone when a knock sounded at the door.

It wasn’t loud.

Just a few polite taps.

Irene turned toward it immediately.

“Come in,” she called.

The door opened slightly, and Helen stepped into view.

“I hope I’m not interrupting,” she said.

Irene sighed in mild disinterest.

“No, it’s fine.”

Helen remained standing near the doorway, her posture relaxed, but it was obvious she had something to say.

“Do you mind if I borrow you for a moment?” she asked.

“Sorry,” the man said immediately.

Jeffrey looked up.

It took him only a second to recognize him.

The same strange man.

The man who had passed through the living room earlier that evening.

Roman had already taken a step back himself, his expression apologetic.

“I didn’t see you there,” he added.

Jeffrey shook his head slightly.

“It’s fine.”

Roman gave a small nod, clearly intending to move past him.

But Jeffrey didn’t move.

Instead, he found himself studying Roman in front of him for a moment.

Roman noticed the pause and glanced at him briefly, one brow lifting slightly in mild curiosity. It was weird.

Jeffrey’s gaze remained fixed on Roman. He wasn’t even trying to hide it.

Roman shifted slightly as if preparing to continue down the hallway.

Jeffrey spoke before Roman could make a move.

“Wait,” Jeffrey said.

Roman stopped.

He turned back toward Jeffrey, his expression neutral.

Jeffrey looked at him directly.

There was a note of genuine curiosity in his voice when he asked,

“Who are you?”