Ryder chuckled wryly .
When did he start using the same tricks as those young men trying to woo girls ? But he needed an excuse to stay near me .
He pulled a faded , small photograph from his pocket .
His eyes softened .
It was a graduation photo of me , smiling brightly , my eyes sparkling .
Hed gotten it from General Ryder two years after Id left .
After the divorce papers were submitted , the General had transferred him to another military district , keeping him busy with missions .
He hadnt been able to go to Quantico .
Soon after , he was injured in battle , falling into a coma .
The General rushed to his side , staying for a week , fearing the worst .
The doctor suggested using using something something stimulating .
The General found this photo .
He placed it beside Ryder .

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The next day , he miraculously awoke .
The General , his eyes filled with weariness , relented .
After three years , if Claire is willing to forgive you , I wont interfere anymore .
Hed lived on that photo for three years .
Ryders calloused fingers traced its edges .
< Chapter 23 Now , he didnt need it .
I was here , within his reach .
Menu The next morning , I woke up to a warm breakfast and Ryder .
For a moment , I felt like I was back in the Southern Command housing .
Awake ? Come eat .
I made your favorite lotus seed soup .
Even his tone was the same .
I pursed my lips .
I dont like it anymore .
Theres other food .
Being hungry will affect your work .
Me : … After breakfast , we to went the research building .
We ran into Simon Jones and Ethan Fuller .
You came together ? Ethan Fullers eyes narrowed , studying us both .
I coughed awkwardly .
Uncle is … staying at temporarily , Ethan Fuller chuckled , a glint in his eyes .
my place He was about to speak when I pulled him away .
Lets go ; were going to be late .
After we left , Simon Jones gave Ryder a thumbs up .
Impressive .
Youre already staying at Claires place .
How did it go last night ? He was curious .
Ryder didnt answer , his gaze following me and Ethan Fuller .
His eyes darkened .
1:40 < Chapter 23 Menu After a long silence , he said , Keep an eye on your nephew .
Simon Jones rubbed his nose .
Ryder , seriously ? How can I control who Claire chooses ? He knew from Ryders tone that hed been rebuffed last night .
He shrugged .
As your friend and brother , Ive done enough .
Hes my niece too , but I dont care anymore .
You two sort it out .
Either way , whoever she ends up with , Ill get to attend a wedding .
Simon Jones patted Ryders shoulder , a hint of mischief in his eyes .
My nephew and Claire are around the same age .
Look at us , almost thirty .
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