Chapter 402

Aiden opened the book, his lips moving slightly as he fluently recited the words inscribed on the title page in English. If Willow had been there at that moment, she would have been utterly astonished. Aiden had joined the military before he even reached adulthood, and his father, Nate, had never allowed him to attend school properly. His mother, Eva, was often unwell and didn’t have much time to teach him. Yet, relying solely on his natural talent and self-study, he had mastered a wide range of knowledge. Many missions with the elite special forces involved dealing with foreign spies, which had driven him to teach himself fluent English. If he had wanted to, he could have easily gained admission to the prestigious Essence University. Aiden placed the book on his lap, gently pressing it down with his hand, then leaned back in the chair and closed his eyes. The sunlight fell on his refined and handsome features, casting a soft, serene glow over his face. By the time Willow returned to t