Chapter 6
The person who arrived was Nathan. He strode in, and upon seeing the chaotic scene, his expression immediately darkened.
He spoke up: “The military distributes compensation according to regulations. This money is for Zane’s wife and child, and no one else has the right to take it.”
Over a dozen soldiers followed him into the room, and everyone present was intimidated by this show of force, falling silent one by one.
As soon as Zane saw Nathan, he immediately put on a fake smile and fawned over him obsequiously.
He said: “Colonel Welch, what brings you to my home personally? You don’t understand Claire’s schemes–she’s deceived you! On the surface, she’s holding a funeral for my brother Zane, but behind the scenes, she’s been seducing me. Just because Zane and I look alike, she wants to marry me! It’s absolutely shameless!”
Hearing it was Nathan, Mary also took the opportunity to sit on the ground and wail: “Colonel Welch, you must help us seek justice! Zane never wronged Claire. But not only can’t she bear a son, now she dares to steal the compensation money! Our whole family has been persecuted by her!”
Arya timidly glanced at Nathan, then covered her face and
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sobbed: “Colonel Welch, Claire not only stole my husband but also wants to harm my child! As a mother, how can I accept such a thing?”
The scene immediately erupted into chaos, with accusations and complaints rising one after another.
However, Nathan merely swept his gaze around coldly and spoke icily: “Claire is Zane’s widow, and she’s fully entitled to receive this compensation. Moreover, Claire has already submitted an application to me, planning to leave home and work at the military base. How could she possibly still have the mind to entangle herself with Aiden?”
Upon hearing this, Zane was stunned, a flash of panic crossing his eyes as he stammered in rebuttal: “She… she must be putting on an act, trying to threaten me with this to force me to marry her!”
Nathan immediately scolded: “Ridiculous! Such backward customs should have been completely abolished long ago! What feudal thinking still lingers in your minds!”
I took the opportunity to say with a choked voice: “Colonel Welch, I never thought of remarrying. I only hope to find a job so Lily can grow up healthy. They’re slandering my reputation and even want to steal the last bit of money Zane left me! They’re not even human!”
Nathan’s expression grew grave as he said coldly: “I came here
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sobbed: “Colonel Welch, Claire not only stole my husband but also wants to harm my child! As a mother, how can I accept such a thing?”
The scene immediately erupted into chaos, with accusations and complaints rising one after another.
However, Nathan merely swept his gaze around coldly and spoke icily: “Claire is Zane’s widow, and she’s fully entitled to receive this compensation. Moreover, Claire has already submitted an application to me, planning to leave home and work at the military base. How could she possibly still have the mind to entangle herself with Aiden?”
Upon hearing this, Zane was stunned, a flash of panic crossing his eyes as he stammered in rebuttal: “She… she must be putting on an act, trying to threaten me with this to force me to marry
her!”
Nathan immediately scolded: “Ridiculous! Such backward customs should have been completely abolished long ago! What feudal thinking still lingers in your minds!”
I took the opportunity to say with a choked voice: “Colonel Welch, I never thought of remarrying. I only hope to find a job so Lily can grow up healthy. They’re slandering my reputation and even want to steal the last bit of money Zane left me! They’re not even human!”
Nathan’s expression grew grave as he said coldly: “I came here
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today to offer condolences to the family and to take you to your new workplace. Aiden, you’re casually defaming Claire’s reputation–how does that honor Zane’s memory?”
Zane was left speechless and hung his head in shame.
Seeing Zane being wronged, Mary immediately gave up on the compensation money. She shoved me with disgust written all over her face: “Get out of my house! Don’t even think about bringing disaster to my son!”
I collected the bankbook and other belongings, and under Mary’s hateful gaze, I took Lily’s hand and walked over to
Nathan’s side.
Zane stared at me coldly, his tone threatening as he said: “Claire, think carefully. Once you leave here, don’t ever think about coming back.”
I ignored him and got into the car.
Soon, we arrived at the military base.
Nathan arranged an accounting job for me, which was my professional field and not difficult to handle.
He said: “You can settle down here. If you have any problems in the future, you can find your supervisor, George Richards.”
I thanked Nathan, and sitting in the clean, tidy dormitory, I
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finally felt truly at peace.
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After living at the military base with Lily for over half a month, I quickly adapted to the environment there. When George learned I was a widow, he even enthusiastically offered to introduce me to a boyfriend.
Although I didn’t agree to his suggestion, I unexpectedly encountered my former classmate Alex Fowler.
Alex had recently been transferred here, and after recognizing each other, I couldn’t help but recall those innocent student days before my marriage.
Unfortunately, I had poor judgment back then and wasted so many years on Zane.
I thought I had completely escaped the past, but when Lily suddenly fell ill with a fever, I encountered Zane again.
I had just finished giving Lily her medicine, and Alex was helping me carry her out of the hospital when a low, sharp voice came from behind: “Claire, who is this man?”
Turning around, I saw Zane and Arya standing side by side. His face was gloomy as he stared coldly at Alex and me.
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