Chapter 1889
Chapter 1889: Making Amends with My Life (5)
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One by one, like they’ve been injected with adrenaline, some are discussing how to celebrate upon returning; the sharpshooter suggests competing with the rookies to celebrate; the fighter hopes for a wrestling match tonight, saying it would be thrilling, too exciting, enabling him to knock opponents to the ground looking for their teeth; food enthusiasts gather to guess what extra dishes the cooking class might prepare for them tonight, whether the dishes would be cooked more delicately than usual...
Some are also sharing delightful memories from past Army Day celebrations, recounting event after event, sparking rounds of laughter.
The scene, for a moment, seems out of control.
The rescued hostages find their enthusiasm a bit odd, but having just escaped from danger, they regard this group as their heroes. Thus, they tolerate such a noisy atmosphere well.
Despite being truly exhausted.
Army Day, isn’t it?
An annual holiday established in their honor; why shouldn’t they be happy, why not enjoy themselves?
In fact, a few "hostages" even joined them, sharing in some amusing stories.
However, amidst this lively atmosphere, Flossie Wright’s expression grows colder, her face as frigid as ice, showing no trace of comfort or joy.
Several people are observing her.
For instance, from their row, Belinda Nichols, Jo Garcia, Jessie Grain, and sitting opposite are Glenn Hutchinson, Rowdy Brightwill, and Sandy Cruz.
Apart from Flossie Wright and Glenn Hutchinson themselves, nobody knows what they have been through.
Frustratingly, Flossie Wright, known for her inscrutable demeanor, doesn’t show any harmonious reaction, instead seeming to shut out everything around her, with a chilling indifference.
Yet, Flossie Wright remains silent, Glenn Hutchinson keeps quiet, so they can only observe and worry.
As these feelings rise, Flossie Wright leans slightly back in her chair.
Changing into casual wear during the action, without a hat, she lowers her head slightly, ignoring any stares.
And so, stays silent.
The helicopter takes the hostages to a nearby Military District, where Glenn Hutchinson personally hands over the hostages, and then it pulls the Forces back.
Only when night falls does the helicopter safely reach the Base.
Flossie Wright steps down just as dusk falls, without gathering her students, heading straight towards the Office Building.
Since becoming Captain, the squad assigned Flossie Wright an Office, but it is shared with Glenn Hutchinson.
She knows, if she can’t stay, she should do something.
As for her squad?
She lacks the energy to manage them.
Belinda Nichols is the first to notice her departure.
Among the bustling crowd, seeing her slip away, Belinda instinctively tries to follow but is pulled back by Jo Garcia.
"Let her be,"
Meeting Belinda’s cold gaze, Jo Garcia speaks with an almost resigned tone.
Belinda furrows her brows, considers briefly, and ultimately chooses to stay.
Many notice Flossie Wright’s departure.
Naturally, Glenn Hutchinson is among them.
But, Glenn Hutchinson remains silent, routinely organizing the assembly without calling for Flossie Wright, and no one else bothers to intervene.
After all, the Captain has the final say.
With the Mission completed, they’re given a two-day break.
Three tasks for the night—
Shower, eat, sleep.
Afterwards, dispersed.
The Soldiers scatter.
Glenn Hutchinson turns and heads towards the Office Building as well.
— End of Chapter 1889 —