Chapter 123

Laura gazed out the window, lost in thought. "Ms. Jones, Otis has contacted Colonel Bailey. She said she clarified things with Cameron, and he has already returned," Peggy reported as she walked into the room. "Okay, noted," Laura replied. Her voice was tinged with weariness. "Ms. Jones, what's wrong?" Peggy immediately sensed something was off with Laura. Usually, Laura would be pleased to hear such news. "Alan said he's arriving in Yrando in a few days," Laura revealed the reason behind her mood. She believed there was no reason to hide it. "Alan?" Peggy's eyes lit up. "Is he coming back from the warzone overseas?" "Yes," Laura nodded. Peggy couldn't help but feel joyful. "Isn't that good news, miss?" "But I don't want to see him right now." Laura's tone conveyed a sense of distance and coldness. "But he's your fiancé, and you know how Alan feels about you. He must be hurrying back from the warzone just to see you," Peggy spoke highly of Alan. In her eyes, onl