Meanwhile, at the Headquarters of the Chief Military Governor.
Queenie was bickering for her parents. Kylie was struggling to pacify the child and continued to reassure the child that her parents will be home soon.
However, even Kylie was not entirely convinced by her own words. Are Penny and Nathan alright?
Right then, Nathan and Penny were already home, bringing along Colin and the others.
“Papa, Mama!”
Queenie dashed excitedly toward her parents at the sight of them.
Kylie was pleasantly surprised as well. “It's so great to have you guys back safe and sound!”
Penny was sulking. After handing over her daughter to Kylie, she dragged Nathan back into the study room and closed the door behind them.
The two of them were alone in the study room.
Penny was trying her best to hold herself in just now as there were other people around. Now that they were all alone, she no longer had to inhibit her feelings any longer and asked Nathan what was going on.
The man smiled. “What?”
Furious, she demanded, “Drop the act. Didn't you tell me you're the Chief Military Governor's assistant? Why are you the Chief Military Governor instead?
“Why didn't you tell me earlier? Did you know how worried I have been all these while?”
A sense of guilt washed over Nathan and he extended his arms and circled Penny into his embrace. The man gently said, “I'm sorry! I shouldn't have kept this a secret from you.
“My superior wanted me to keep this a secret. I cannot disclose my identity to anyone unless to the commanders-in-chief or other special grade officers.
“And the other thing is if you're genuinely worried about me, then the Daviers would be disarmed and trust that I am really powerless against them, and they would get even more over the top in seeking revenge.
“The crazier they get, the better my chance in taking them down.
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