At that moment, Tatiana stood up with a wine ss in her hand. “Why don’t we drink a toast to Lyse?


    Here’s to you reaching new heights in your career, and may everything go smoothly for you.”


    “Gosh, I love what you just said. Come, I’ll give you a kiss!” Alyssa chirped and downed her wine


    before


    blowing a kiss to her sister.


    Tatiana lowered her gaze shyly and blushed.


    “Let’s all drink to Lyse! All the best for Lyse! Cheers!” The other siblings raised their ss tipsily and


    passionately.


    The sincere faces around Alyssa and the clinking of sses brought tears to her eyes.


    The dinner ended on a high note. Alyssa hugged Liam warmly. They had beenughing and joking


    during


    dinner, but when it was time to go, they both teared up.


    Liam’s division was stationed not too far away in Leichtown. However, his demanding role required


    frequent months-long trips, which did not allow him many chances to reunite with his family.


    “Will you be back for L’s birthday?” Alyssa ran her hand across Liam’s uniform and put his beret on


    him.


    “I’m sorry, Lyse,” Liam apologized with a sigh and pinched her cheek. Then, he turned to Tatiana and


    repeated, “Sorry, Taty. Please convey my apology to L, too.”


    “It’s alright, Liam! We know you’re busy. Your work is more important!” Tatiana responded quickly,


    waving


    her hand. She felt it wasn’t her ce to ept Liam’s apology.


    “But I’ve prepared a gift for L. Lyse, I’ll need your help to hand it to L.”


    “Of course.”


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    The bulletproof vehicle that was driven from Leichtown to pick up the colonel had been waiting for a


    while at the hotel’s underground parking.


    The aide courteously opened the door for Liam, who entered the car after bidding his family farewell.


    Then, he rolled down the windows and reminded Alyssa with some concern, “Do not ever entertain that


    Beckett fellow. Let him be. Got it?”


    “Okay! I got it! Bye, Liam!” Alyssa smiled demurely in front of Liam, unlike her usual headstrong


    character. She even seemed gentler than Tatiana.


    After seeing Liam off, Ss and Cyrus returned to their respective jobs.


    On the other hand, Alyssa asked Jonah for a ride because she had had a lot to drink and needed rest,


    given her injuries.


    “Ms. Alyssa, I’ll send you home,” Sean interjected and approached her without thinking. Taking care of


    Alyssa had be second nature to him.


    “If youe with me, who’s going to stick with Tatiana? She drank a fair bit too!” Alyssa wrapped an


    arm


    around Tatiana’s waist and yfully nudged her toward Sean.


    Tatiana, who was already dizzy, lost her bnce and nearly copsed after being shoved. Fortunately,


    Sean was quick to catch her in his arms.


    With her head against his chest, she looked up in a daze. Their eyes locked, and an electrifying


    sensation


    passed between them, causing them to breathe raggedly.