Leah glanced at Nathan and started to admire her son-in-law even more.
She had a proud expression that said, My son-in-law is great!
Meanwhile, Penny stared at Nathan in shock.
Nathan turned around and asked with a smile, "Why are you staring at me?"
Penny whispered, "Tell me the truth. Why is Major-General Wilson so in awe of you? Also, why are people like Cilan Hunt inviting you to dinner?"
They were both whispering to each other, but Benson, Leah, Butch, and the others could hearthem.
All of them perked their ears up and awaited Nathan's explanation.
Nathan lied naturally as he breathed, "It's simple. When I was in the North Army, I was under Major-General Wilson's charge. I risked my life to save him once, so he treats me especially well. As for Mr. Hunt and the others, they treat me with respect on Major-General Wilson's account.”
As he said this, he turned to Franklin. "Isn't that right, Major-General Wilson?"
Franklin and the others knew Nathan's identity, but they also knew that he liked to remain low-key.
Naturally, they understood what he meant and nodded.
Penny's family finally understood the situation.
Leah, who did not usually drink, offered Franklin a toast. She said gratefully, "I've heard Nathan tell me that he's saved an officer before. He even told me that the officer cares about him a lot, and has saved us from a lot of trouble. That officer was General Wilson, right? Let me thank you on my family's behalf!"
Franklin hurriedly responded, "It's nothing, really!" I may be a lot older than Nathan, and I may be a major-general, but I!
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