Salute To The General
Chapter 3380 The Pope Grows Suspicious

Nathan addressed Hepburn with great tact, not only declining her declaration of love but also emphasizing his unwavering love for his wife, Penny.

He skillfully interpreted Hepburn's confession as a mere infatuation, sparing her embarrassment and providing her with an opportunity to maintain her dignity. Hepburn was not a fool.

She had mentally braced herself for the possibility of rejection, but deep down, she knew that if she didn't express her love, she would forever regret it.

In this moment, as Nathan turned her down, she struggled to conceal her disappointment, finding it difficult to mask her feelings of letdown. Gloom crossed her face.

She peered into Nathan's eyes, her gaze filled with sincerity, and softly inquired, "Mr. Cross, your wife is undoubtedly fortunate. May I be so bold as to ask you a question? I wonder, will I become a woman who leaves an indelible mark in your memory?" Nathan really didn't want to answer this kind of question.

However, when he saw Hepburn looking both disappointed and eager, he finally softened and offered some comforting words.

"I recall your courageous presence on the battlefield, your gracefulness at the wine party, and your beauty under the enchanting moonlight. I believe you will indeed be a woman whom I will find difficult to forget."

Hepburn's eyes lit up, her smile blooming like a flower.

She whispered, "I've always heard that lies can possess a certain beauty, captivation, and allure. I never truly believed it until tonight. Mr. Cross, even though I am aware that you are undoubtedly deceiving me, I find solace in this moment. Thank you, and I hope that fate grants us the opportunity to cross paths again in the future."

Having spoken her final words, she turned away and left, carrying no trace of regret.

Nathan watched Hepburn walk away with a bitter smile. She's quite smart as she knew I was just trying to comfort her.

Hepburn's figure disappeared from sight.

Nathan turned his head, his gaze directed toward the dimly lit area nearby, his expression filled with displeasure. "How long do you intend to skulk and eavesdrop?" he asked sharply.

Instantly, a dry, awkward laugh from Colin immediately echoed from the shadows.

He stepped out.

It turned out that he had been hiding in the shadows, eavesdropping all this while.

Nathan said irritably, "It's rude to sneak around."

Colin chuckled sheepishly and responded, "I happened to stumble upon Ms. Hepburn confessing her feelings to you. I hid to avoid any awkwardness."

Sensing Nathan's irritation, Colin hastened to add, "However, Mr. Cross, you are just as I expected. You have shown no interest in Hepburn as your heart belongs solely to Mrs. Cross." He was referring to Penny.

Whenever Penny was mentioned, Nathan's eyes instantly softened, filled with tender affection.

In the midst of his thoughts, Nathan momentarily forgot to reprimand Colin. His gaze wandered into the distance, and he spoke softly.

"Penny has given birth to anothenet

child for me, a son. Our family has

always had only one male heir, and now that I have a baby boy, I can finally fulfill my duty to my deceased parents."

In fact, Nathan was the only child in the family.

Amidst his triumphs and battles, Nathan harbored his own fears. The constant presence of mortality weighed on his mind, and he couldn't help but worry that one day he might meet his demise on the battlefield, potentially bringing an end to the lineage of the Gross family.

Some time ago, good news arrived from Eurasia. Penny had successfully given birth to a son for him.

Unfortunately, at that time, he was leading the alliance in a battle against the vampires and was too preoccupied to get in touch with his family.

The thought of returning to Eurasia tomorrow filled him with an overwhelming longing to be home.

Colin laughed and said, "Congratulations, Mr. Cross, on the birth of your son. Now the Cross family has an heir."

Nathan chuckled.

Suddenly, Colin seemed to remember something. Lowering his voice, he said, "By the way, Mr. Cross, there's one more thing."

Nathan noticed a hint of worry and caution in Colin's expression. With a slight frown, he asked, "What's the matter?"

Colin shared his observation, saying, "I couldn't help but notice that Pope Eugene has been stealing glances at you on multiple occasions. The

expression in his eyes appears

pensive as if he's contempsine?

something deeply. It's concerning. Could it be that this old man has noticed something?"

Upon hearing this, Nathan was slightly taken aback.

Could it be that Eugene IV has noticed something unusual about my constitution and has begun to harbor suspicions? It seems that I need to be more careful.