Chapter 73
Hayden looked at Country, waiting for her to make her own decision. Deep down, he already knew that Courtney would not let him stay. He thought Courtney could abaniden him in the bag things, let alone the trivial things
[You should go back | Sure enough. Courtney write on the whiteboard for Hayden to leave. Hayden frowned slightly, his eyes full of hurt,
I this was p
Looking in Bayden, Courtney felt an inexpected tightesin berchen. It was rare for her to see vach emotion from Hayeden and i the third time she saw II.
was probably
The first time was in South Weiden, when he shielded Courtney from a stray buller, his eyes filled with a complex emotion as he lay in a pool of
The second time was not long ago when Conry bad han arrested by the police. This time was when Courtney asked him to leave. But this time, it was dearly over something trivial
Please love. I need to talk to my wife,” Austin uld, taking tha
Hayden let out a mocking boigh, took off the apron, tossed it aside, and walked
cauthority,
He was angry, jealous, almost going crazy, yet he knew he had no right to die. He thought. “It’s my sin to meet Courtney late
“Back in South Weilan, I once asked Courtney if she would have fallen for me if I had mer her before Austin, Courtney firmly said she would not. Honestly. I fich pretty hum that matter.
“Cosartney always made it emphatically clear that she could never love me. It’s me who was always tenaciously persistent”
Lorraine, you should head back too: Courtney and I need to talk.” Austin said as he glanced at Lorraine
Lorraine frowned a bit, looking at Alina. “If you two have something to discuss, let your mom leave too. I can drop her off since I’m going the same
Alina wa
was about to decline, but Lorraine had already ushered her outside. “Come on. I’ll give you a ride.”
“Hey, Austin, L.” Alina wanted to say something, but Lorraine had already slammed the door shut.
“Well, as people get older, they need to learn to be sensible. You can’t act like you did when you were young Lorraine said, squinting menacingly at Alina “In South Weidan, we’ve seen many cases where stubborn old folks got themselves killed by their daughter–in–laws.”
Alma’s face looked temble. “She wouldn’t dare.
*Courtney
y has handlefield trauma, which is a nicer way of saying she’s mentally disturbed, practically insane, Lorraine softly whispered into Alina’s ear. “You think I’m kidding! Even if she killed Austin, she wouldn’t have to go to prison.”
Alina’s face went ghostly pale, and she looked at Lorraine in terror. She immediately started thinking that Austin definitely should not be with Courtney
Leaning against the door of his house, Hayden felt pretty imitated. Even though they were just separated by an aisle, he still could not help worrying about Courtney.
He kept opening the door to go over, only to scold himself back each time. Honestly, he thought he was acting like a fool
Lighting a cigarette, Hayden sat in frustration on the high stool by the door.
There was a knock on the door. It was Zach: “Open up. It’s me.”
Hayden reluctantly opened the door. “What do you want
“I’m here to clean your tattoo, Zach said, walking into the living room with a toolbox.
Hack when Hayden went undercover, Zach was the one who tattooed him. Soldiers could not have tattoos, and Hayden sacrificed a lot for the
marion
From the neament he decided to accept the mission and follow orders, it was inevitable that he would leave the military once the mission was over. “Are you planning to be a terrorist for life?” Zach put on gloves and rubbed his hands with sanitizer. “Have a seat.
Hayden glanced at the tattoo on his arm and took off his shirt. He had a flawless physique, muscular with not a hint of extra fat, though there was a scar above his right chest from shrapnel, giving him a fierce look
Hayden’s tango began on his right upper arm and spread across his entire back. Only with such a disguise could Lucas be convinced he was not with the military
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“Honestly, this tattoo really suits you. What a pity” Zach admired Hayden’s arm and back.
“Wipe your drool. You’re not my type. Hayden teased lazily, leaning back on the couch.
Zach rolled his eyes. “Sorry, you’re not my type either. With your sturdy physique, it’s no surprise the girls are scared of you.
Even as a man, Zach had to admit Hayden was like a walking hormone, full of sexual tension.
“You know shit.” Hayden replied, rolling his eyes.
“But seriously, can the women you sleep with even get out of bed the next day?” Zach asked, full of curiosity.
Hayden kicked Zach and cursed at him in his mind. He was a grown man, but he had never slept with a woman. He had cuddled with Courtney but only got two hard slaps from her.
“This might sting a little. Hang in there,” Zach said as he was about to remove Hayden’s tattoo with a tool.
Hayden was silent for a long time before he spoke, “Stop it. I want to keep it.”
Zach paused for a moment. “You’re really not planning on going back to the army?” He wondered, “Staying in the army has been Hayden’s dream since he was a kid. Is he really going to give it up now!”
Zack said, “You just got a commendation. As long as you don’t want to quit, you can definitely stay.”
“If I stay in the army, who’s going to protect her?” Hayden furrowed his brows and glanced towards the door.
Hayden thought, “Though Courtney is carefree, it’s obvious she won’t stand a chance against Austin and the Lewis family on her own. If I’m not around with her, who knows what could happen to her.”
Zach looked at Hayden in shock. He did not expect Hayden would actually leave the military for a woman, especially when he knew that Hayden joined the army was not just about following his dream.
