Chapter 1812


    Evangeline waspletely stunned. She looked at the handsome face in front of her with her eyes


    wide open. She was stupefied for a moment and could not tell whether this was an illusion or reality.


    Zion''s attention was fixed on her, making her feel self-conscious.


    "Close your eyes."


    His voice was gruff, and his eyes glowed with affection.


    Meanwhile, her heart started throbbing all of a sudden. She tossed and turned as she quickly


    closed her eyes and felt Zion''s slightly cool thin lips on hers again.


    Their chemistry was at an all-time high, and she was practically consumed by his tenderness.


    Suddenly, a barrage of gunshots could be heard from outside.


    Both of them were taken aback. Evangeline jumped off from hisp and turned to search for his


    coat almost subconsciously. She remarked as she walked, "Take care. I''ll sit here and wait for you


    to return."


    Seeing this, Zion was stunned.


    Her movements were deft, which meant that this was her instinct. It was as though she was ready


    for Zion to leave on a mission at any time and from anywhere. Upon seeing this, Zion felt a pang of


    heartache for her.


    Zion''s throat was a little scratchy. He took Evangeline''s hand in his and said, "I''m sorry, Evangeline,


    but I''m no longer a soldier. Now I''m just a regr businessman."


    Previously, Zion was proud of being a soldier.


    He never imagined how his family would be concerned about him when he was on a mission. This


    is because Nathaniel and Mango had never shown their concern for him. The entire family


    supported and encouraged him to pursue his dreams.


    He had never seen his family concerned about him before. After spending time with Evangeline, he


    was finally able to experience it. She waspassionate, and she was always worrying and taking


    care of him. Despite this, she was willing to go to any length to make things work out in his favour.


    Zion started tearing up at this thought.


    Evangeline didn''t react until she heard Zion''s words. She couldn''t help but feel a little embarrassed.


    She had known since she was a child that Zion''s dream was to be a soldier and protect the


    country. As a result, she had always prepared herself to perform the tasks of a soldier''s wife.


    Even if she wasn''t with Zion, she would imagine herself being involved in every incident she heard.


    Then she would picture what she would do if Zion was standing right in front of her. Should she stop


    him or submit to him?


    She realisedter that she needed to back him up and support him. Hence, she was always ready


    to support his dream.


    This sense of responsibility and way of thinking has long been ingrained in her bones, so she knew


    how to react when she came across unforeseen situations. As time passed by, an instinct


    developed within her through time.


    It was the first time she had acted on her instinct and abilities. However, she was taken aback when


    she learned that Zion had retired.


    However, she immediately thought of his stance.


    She had been rehearsing her duties as a soldier''s wife, but she wasn''t prepared for the sudden


    change. What about Zion, who has always been in charge of keeping the country safe? Wouldn''t he


    be sad and not used to this change as well?


    Evangeline blurted out, "This is the Santell Capital''s military hospital. Sissaye is still here and


    gunshots can be heard. I''m guessing she''s close by. Would you like to take a look around?"


    "I''m a businessman and currently wounded. The soldiers and police are stationed outside. They


    don''t require my assistance."


    Zion pulled Evangeline into her arms.


    This was the first time he had not rushed out when he heard these gunshots. Furthermore, it was


    also the first time he recognised how much the people around him had suffered as a result of his


    preferences and beliefs.


    A major portion of his achievements came from the support and understanding of his loved ones''. At


    this moment, the feelings of sadness from his retirement was entirely reced by a tinge of


    sadness and heartache towards Evangeline.


    "Evangeline, I love you."


    Evangeline was shocked by his words.


    She nced at Zion with wide eyes. She erupted into tears of excitement as she looked at the man


    who she had been chasing for 20 years.


    In fact, one sentence could easily ease all her insecurities and uncertainties.


    She was well aware that Zion was a man of his own words. He was not someone who could readily


    dere his affection for someone. Thus, since he could look at her in the eyes and say, "I love you,"


    this was a promise he would keep for the rest of his life. Suddenly, the anxiety that Evangeline had


    felt subsided immediately.


    F*ck love and gratitude! Zion belonged to her now, and that was enough.


    "Ah!''''


    Evangeline screamed happily.


    Perhaps others didn''t understand her joy and excitement at this moment, but Zion did.


    The corners of his lips curled into a smile. He felt satisfied when he saw Evangeline''s hearty smile.


    He was indeed a man of the Ye Family.


    He cherished his beloved women more than the country.


    Zion smiled faintly, as he took Evangeline''s hand and said, "Bring me the first aid kit."


    "Huh?"


    Evangeline was still engrossed in Zion''s confession and had not yet recovered herposure. She


    was taken aback by his abrupt statements as she stared at him nkly.


    Zion flicked her forehead with his extended finger. He whispered, "There were gunshots outside.


    Your scream will attract attention, so they might think that something happened here. You''re not


    going to tell them you yelled because I said I love you, are you? Go get the first-aid kit. I''ll remove


    my clothing, and you''ll help me put on the medication. Later, I''ll tell them you shrieked when you


    saw my wound. That shouldn''t be too humiliating."


    Hearing Zion''s exnation, Evangeline immediately reacted and blushed.


    She was too overjoyed that she lost herposure.


    It would be very embarrassing if others found out that she screamed because of Zion''s love


    confession.


    Evangeline quickly ran to get the first aid kit. Meanwhile, Zion was very cooperative and took off his


    shirt.


    Evangeline''s eyes went teary when she noticed the wounds on Zion''s body even though Wisdom


    had treated him.


    "It hurts, isn''t it? My dad is really too much! I''ll have to nag himter."


    "Your father is worried about you, and he didn''t do anything wrong. Besides, men are different from


    women, so don''t interfere. In fact, these are superficial wounds. Fortunately, your father has agreed,


    so I can marry you as I wish. These injuries are worth it after all.”


    Although Zion said these words casually, Evangeline''s heart was constantly burdened, and she felt


    distressed.


    Then, she gently disinfected his wound. Outside, footsteps were heard, followed by a hasty knock


    on the door.


    "Are you there, Zion? We need toe in. Can we ask whether it''s convenient?"


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    "No, sorry."


    Evangeline was about to speak when she heard Zion''s words. She couldn''t help but be stunned.


    What did he mean?


    What was Zion going to do?