Chapter 4 My face burned .
How could those things be there ? Suddenly , I remembered something .
Uncle , those arent mine … Again ! Ryders voice was laced with barely controlled rage .
Claire , are you incorrigible ? My crimson face burned with urgency .
I mixed up my things with Mrs.

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Gables .
Believe me , my things were … No need .
Im moving to the base today .
Ryder clenched his fists , veins bulging on his hands , as if fighting back something .
Where are you going ? A commanding voice cut through the air .
We both turned to see General Ryder , his father , standing in the doorway , impeccably dressed in a traditional tunic .
I quickly gathered the scattered items .
Ryder remained stoic .
Dad , what are you doing here ? The General leaned on his cane , entering slowly .
I had a meeting at the Southern Command , and I thought Id check on you two .
He sighed , his tone changing to one of disappointment .
But I never expected to find you treating her this way .
Dont even think about moving to the base .
Ive already spoken to your superiors they wont take you .
Your main mission this year is 11:36 0.6 % < Chapter 4 to give me a grandchild .
He whacked Ryder with his cane .
Ryder winced .
Menu My eyes widened , and I instinctively defended him .
Dad , uncle didnt bully me .
The General smiled kindly , correcting me .
Dear , youre married now .
Calling him Uncle is inappropriate .
I hesitated , swallowing the words forming on my lips .
Okay , Ill change it .
The General seemed slightly mollified, instructing his aide to bring in the gifts hed brought .
He then took Ryder to his study .
Muffled voices drifted from within .
Dad , even if you beat me to death , Ill never have any romantic feelings for Claire .
A child is out of the question .
Im a human being , not an animal ! I could never have such inappropriate thoughts about a girl Ive watched grow up .
Marrying her is already against societal norms , a lifetime of guilt … isnt that enough ? Ryders voice was laced with bitter resignation .
You ! You ungrateful son ! The Generals enraged voice followed , punctuated by the thudding of his cane and Ryders muffled groans .
A sharp pain pierced my heart .
Tears welled up uncontrollably .
Marriage to him was a crime .
At least I had woken up , and I wouldnt let him suffer anymore .
< Chapter 4 An hour later , the General left .
Menu I saw Ryder emerge from the study , his gait unsteady , his face slick with sweat , a trace of blood on his lip .
Our eyes met , the air thick with unspoken tension .
I took out antiseptic and cotton swabs from my medicine kit .
I didnt apply the ointment like I used to but placed the supplies in his hand .
Uncle , clean it .
Those things … Ill explain tomorrow .
I turned and went to my room .
Watching my distant figure , Ryders dark eyes narrowed , his thoughts unreadable .
The next morning , I went to Mrs.
Gable to clear misunderstanding .
up the She readily offered to explain everything everything to Ryder .
But … she asked at the door , Claire , why are you filing for divorce ? I concocted a quick excuse .
Its for a relative .
She didnt press it , entering the house with me to talk to Ryder .
Before leaving , she joked , Love is natural , you two dont need to be shy .
Another silence fell .
Ryder looked at me , a hint of guilt crossing his face .
About yesterday , I misunderstood .
I shook my head .
Its resolved .
I held out the divorce papers .
Uncle , this is what I wanted you to sign yesterday .
Would you ? Ryder took the papers , about to read them carefully , when Autumn Searss voice interrupted from outside .
11:36 0.6 % < Chapter 4 Menu Ryder , arent you going to the base with me ? Are you ready ? Ryders attention shifted instantly .
Without looking , he flipped to the last page and signed his name with a flourish .
Im heading to the base .
Ill bring you a gift .
As his tall figure disappeared , I signed my name on the wifes side .
Uncle , this is my gift to you , too .
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