Chapter 956:


    He decided to respect Marissa’s decision and refrained from saying anything.


    “So Lawrence and Lindsay are your children with Connor?” Hannah interjected.


    “Why did you get a divorce? Shouldn’t you stay married, for their sake?”


    Marissa smiled softly. She didn’t know how to even begin to exin theplex rtionship she had with Connor. Sensing her unease, Landen quickly stepped up to help her.


    “Come on, Mom. Why are you asking so many questions? Can’t you see Marissa feels awkward? These are her personal matters. I’m sure she has her reasons. You should stop prying.”


    “He’s right,” Sergio chimed in.


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    “Don’t worry about Marissa’s affairs. She is an intelligent woman who is perfectly capable of taking care of herself.”


    Hannah’s cheeks turned red. She realized that she had overstepped and rushed to change the subject.


    “Yes, yes, you’re right. I apologize for meddling, Marissa. Let’s just focus on the preparations for Brian’s return.”


    Marissa smiled warmly at her.


    “Thank you, Hannah.”


    With all the issues seemingly resolved, there was nothing more to discuss. Marissa ended the video call with Paul and bid farewell to the others before going up to her room to rest.


    Landen trailed after her, looking like he wanted to say something, but hesitated. He lingered in the doorway of her bedroom for a while, debating with himself.


    “What is it?” Marissa prompted.


    Landen looked embarrassed as he scratched the back of his head.


    “Well… You told my parents that I am a member of the Doomsday Base, but I’m not. I just… I’m worried that if they find out the truth, they might look down on me, perhaps even get mad at me.”


    Marissa immediately saw through him.


    “So, you want to join the Doomsday Base?”


    “Of course! It’s always been my dream.” Landen’s eyes lit up as he continued, “My reputation will definitely improve once I be a member of the Doomsday Base. Just saying it out loud now already fills me with pride.”


    “Ah, so being a member of ck Snake’s team doesn’t give you enough status, is that it?” Marissa teased.


    “That’s not what I meant!” Landen quickly denied.


    “ck Snake’s team is famous in the world of mercenaries. People tremble with fear whenever I mention that I am part of the team. Of course, I’m proud of the title, but…” Landen sighed and gave her a sheepish grin.


    “Your team has disbanded, and we are forbidden from revealing our identities to the outside world. I can’t unt it at all.


    Being a member of Doomsday Base, on the other hand… It’s different.”


    “Because you can dere it to the public and show off, right?” Marissa asked in amusement.


    Landen rolled his eyes.


    “I’m not going to show off. I’m not that cheeky. I just think that my parents would be really pleased.”


    Marissa couldn’t hold back herugh.


    “So, you came here to ask me to ept you as a member, then?”


    Landen nodded.


    “You’re the chief instructor, so it should be easy for you to take in new members, right?”


    “I only need to say the word, actually.” Marissa shrugged.


    “But we don’t ept ckers at the Doomsday Base. You previously failed the entrance exam. Do you think you can pass on your second attempt?”


    “What?” Landen was dumbfounded.


    “I mean, we are rted, aren’t we? Can’t you pull some strings and let me in through the back door?”