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Chapter 45
“What‘ Rebecca was kidiopped) some people just can’t seem to shake off their stealing and scheming habits after moving to the city!” Duncan exclaimed
Christopher sexpressiis teinated calm. “It’s over too.”
“It’s over now. The kidnappers were caugh and sent to the police sta *What’s more, Rebecca’s mined and needs test. If you want to lecture her about it, wait until she wakes up.”
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Duncan browned. “Twosted about her, not trying to give her alertone. But how did you find her? She left the house early in the morning without telling anyone.” “she visited Tubago ciest alone to gather ganodermas for medicinal herbe
person serined surprisedtobear that “What? Did she go to Tobago Crest by herself? She has guts, and I’ll give her that, but that doesn’t mean she can be this
“Eve been thinking, noticebeça and shy are defended to join the military. Medical
cal personnel are scarce in the forces, so why don’t we arrange for both of them to join you? l’ated at ease with them by your side, and it wouldn’t disappoint their fathers wishes.”
Christophet squissted slightly “Ema captain, not unipotent. This matter needs further discussion, but for now, please leave. I need to apply her medicine.” Dincan responded with alms and asked, “Wher’s she injured? Is it serion?
“Her back,” Christopher answered thtully.
ich Whut!” Duncanescaled “Bebevca’s anumantled young Lady. You should’ve had the doctor treat her it she’s injured on her back
1 understand your je used to different things in the military, but this is crossing the line. It’s inappropriateľ
Baby couldn’t stand it either. She stepped into say, “Let me handle it. I’m preparing to be a doctor myself, and as a woman, it’d be better if I treat her.” Duncan nodded. “chuis, car with me and wait outside.”
chusstopher had to cheer but to concede. He removed his gloves and strode out of the room.
Dever they were out the bathway, Pucan sentinized Christopher from head to toe. Sensing his sharp gaze, the latter’s calm demeanor faltered slightly.
Vhc air you looking at me like that?” he asked.
Dugan smiled. “This doesn’t seem like your sal behavior. You’re acting unusual around Rebecca.”
chaistephen remained unitared as he responded coldly, “What’s usual about that? You brought her here, and it something happens to her, how can the Grant family take responsibility?”
Duncan shook his head. “Of course it’s right for you to save her. If you hadn’t, you wouldn’t have deserved your title as Captain Grant. But don’t you pretend to not understand what I mean
“Richard had been hinting about marrying his daughter to you. You’re nearly 30, and it’s time to settle down
“but because of the examples you’ve set, your younger brothers aren’t thinking about marriage either. At this rate, all three sons in the Grant family will stay
“Lydia went buise crying the other day. She complained that you insulted, disrespected her, and even brought another lady to your blind date. You’re not the type to bring womento a blind date, so be honest; do you have feelings for Rebecca?”
Chistophe U’s heart missed a beat as he gave Duncan a sidelong glance, “What are you talking about, Dad?”
Rebecca is a pretty young lady, but never thought you two could be a match. There’s quite an age gap between you two
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the a key figure in the military. Plenty of higher–ups are rager to marry their daughters to you to strengthen ties, so think carefully about your future. -II Rabecca marties you, she won’t be happy either. Men like us devote our pelme years to the country and totum to our families only after we’ve retired
resetsted me for a lifetime because of that, and I didn’t even make it to her dearlbed. I dont want Rebecca to live as a widow for the rest of her life. Busstophet witled “You’re overthinking this. ”
trying to be clear. Snce brought Rebecca to the Grant family, we’re responsible for her future. Find her a good match so she can live a happy life. That’s Chunstopher had the tommoil in lus eyes and replied in a low voice, “Understood –
