Wesley looked towards his car too. Blair knew Garnet and her mother had seen her already. It would be inappropriate if Blair stayed in there, so she unbuckled, opened the car door, and got out of it. She stood by the car and waved at them as she smiled politely.

But to her surprise, Garnet's mother went to her.

“Please, come and visit us whenever you're free. I know your aunt. You're a Little bit younger than Garnet, so she should take care of you. Call her when you need help," Lauren said with enthusiasm. As a matter of fact, Lauren knew her mother too. She just didn't want to mention Blair's late mother and make the girl sad.

Blair realized Lauren was a nice and caring woman. She felt a little touched.

"Thank you, Auntie and Garnet. I'LL make sure to pay you a visit sometime soon."

Garnet stayed silent the whole time. Her face remained emotionless.

Nevertheless, it was so much better than the angry look she wore the day she answered Blair's call. When Blair looked at her, Garnet smiled widely and said, “I'll be working in Alorith very soon. Mind if I swing by your place?"

Blair smiled.

“Sure. I really admire female soldiers. I've always wanted a friend like you. We should hang out and go shopping together when you're in Alorith," she answered genuinely. Blair was not trying to butter her up. She was a weak girl, so she genuinely admired those strong female heroes Like Garnet.

“Hang out? Sorry, not interested in shopping. How about a gun range? Or an honorable person CS game? Maybe horseback riding? Still want to do something?" Garnet stared at Blair, a provocative look in her eyes

Blair straightened up and replied without hesitation, "Sure! Let's do all of it. I'LL just wait for you in Alorith." The young translator looked Garnet straight in the eye without the slightest trace of fear.

Her grandpa and uncle were both brave soldiers. Could she be any less?

She couldn't chicken out and bring shame to the Jenkins family.

It was crystal clear to the two women that they both loved the same guy. But they weren't going to play any dirty tricks, or yell at each other. Blair didn't think Garnet was a hypocritical rival, or even a cunning one. Maybe it was because she was a soldier as virtuous as

Wesley.

Garnet watched Wesley drive his Hummer away, a complicated feeling stirring in her heart. She was confused by Blair's behavior. ‘She should know very well I love Wesley too. We're Love rivals, but why was she so blunt? She looked like she didn't care if I loved him or not,

Garnet mused.

She wondered if Blair was just pretending to be kind and innocent. of course, she'd eventually slip up and the truth would come out. ‘But if

Blair really doesn't care about my love for Wesley and has a fair competition with me, then... I'll try to make friends with her, '

Garnet thought further.

Seeing her daughter's contemplative look, Lauren felt sorry for her and tried to comfort her.

"Garnet, just give up. Any man would be lucky to have you. You'll meet another guy, maybe even better than Wesley."

As an experienced woman, Lauren could see that there was something going on between Wesley and Blair. The affection in their eyes was evident when they looked at each other.

Garnet smiled and said casually, “Mom, I always get what I want. Maybe

Wesley doesn't love Blair at all. Otherwise, why won't he say she's his girlfriend? I still have a chance!"