Zayne whimpered. He was highly dissatisfied with Jay's little arrangement. In Zayne's view, the patriarch would have sent someone to personally escort the elderly, weaker women, and children to safe passage. The real battlefield was outside, and he was a man. Men should be willing to sacrifice themselves on the battlefield.
Angeline was also dissatisfied with Jay’s arrangement. She took Jay's hand and said somewhat coquettishly, "You said we wouldn’t be separated, Jaybie.”
Knowing that he was a clever and eloquent speaker, Angeline deliberately emphasized, "No matter what."
Jay held Angeline's tender hand and placed it on his chest. His smile was warm and charming as he said," Of course, we won't be separated. It's only temporary, Angeline.”
Angeline had a pitiful expression on her face as if her eyes were about to well up with tears. "I don’t want to, even if it’s temporary. I have to be with you this time.”
Jay's heart was stirred into a mess by her crying coquettish voice. He pulled her into his arms and comforted her. "It's too dangerous outside, Angeline. I won't be able to work if you're in front of me."
Angeline's tears filled her eyelashes.
She was not an unreasonable person, and Jay's confession gave her a flash of realization as well.
She was not in good health and staying beside Jay in her state would only be a burden to him.
Angeline muttered aggrievedly, "Alright then."
Jay stared at Angeline in a daze. Her watery eyes that were filled with tears made his heart become extremely uncomfortable at the moment.
He hoped that Angeline would understand that she would never be a burden to him.
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