Adrian smiled bitterly.

He thought about how the war legate was right in front of them, yet they could not recognize him.

He thought in that manner but he said, “Understood, sweetheart. I’ll work hard from now on.”

Samantha smiled.

After dinner, Samantha was so exhausted that she dozed off on the sofa.

Adrian covered a blanket on her. He was about to turn around when his phone rang. It was Adaline’s call.

“Hey, Ada.” Adrian went outside to take Adaline’s call.

Adaline beamed widely on her side. She was seated on the bench while Suzy and Shiloh were sitting on the lawn not far away.

Adaline said, “Adrian, I saw you on the television. You were really cool!”

Adrian said upon hearing that, “Stop trying to flatter me. How has school been?”

Adaline nodded. “Pretty good. Suzy and Shiloh are my best friends now. We spend every day waking up, eating, going to classes, and shopping together. It’s pretty amazing.”

“Great. Study hard and don’t loaf around,” said Adrian.

“Okay, Adrian.”