Chapter 36 A Surprising Reunion


    Theresa gripped the steering wheel tightly, hardly trusting what she was seeing on her phone’s live surveince feed. There, clear as day, stood someone she knew far too well. Kyle!It is really him!


    Thud!


    Several heavy thumps echoed from the scene.


    The others had started pleading with Theresa. The injured soldier who was carried on Kyle’s back saw his teammates kneeling and begging, causing his heart to clench painfully. It was as if it had been crushed by


    an invisible force.


    That pain dug deeper than any wound.


    He wanted to tell them not to kneel, but before he could say a word, he lost consciousness as he had lost too much blood.


    Then, there was a screech-it was a sharp, braking sound of fallen leaves being kicked up.


    Much to everyone’s astonishment, an advanced super-armored car they had never seen before came to a sudden stop right in front of them.


    Leaves and dust fell as the car door was pushed open from the inside, revealing a girl inbat gear jumping down. Her long hair was tied in a high, cool ponytail, while her fair, rosy face was stunning, and he sleekbat uniform entuated her tall, stylish figure.


    She was beautiful and fierce, making her stunning to the max.


    Without hesitation, she strode into the group and dropped to one knee, lifting Kyle’s chin to study his face dosely.


    Kyle froze, unable to react.


    As Theresa wiped her eyes, they grew brighter with disbelief and joy. She clutched his chin, her voice rembling slightly. “Kyle!”


    The one and only Kyle couldn’t meet her gaze, but he couldn’t tell whether it was because of her radiant smile or the warmth of her touch.


    Their stunnedrades looked on. Is this actually happening?


    “Come in!” Theresa ordered, swinging the door open behind her.


    At that moment, everyone felt like they were floating on clouds as they all looked at Kyle with amusement.


    Even their gazes were full of meaning.


    Having a handsome teammate really helps at critical moments!


    Kyle’s usual stoic expression cracked. Hugging the unconscious leader, he barked, “What are you staring at?


    Move!”


    Only then did everyone snap out of it and back to reality.


    They quickly gathered themselves and followed Theresa, supporting one another as they helped carry Ruben, who had been caught in a trap, into her base.


    What they found inside left them in awe.


    Outside, chaos reigned-corpses littered the streets, society had copsed, and food was nearly impossible to find, but here? Chickens and ducks were nesting and thriving. Just a nce was enough to tell that the chicken coop was packed with eggs.


    The vegetables in the garden were growing like crazy-it felt like if they didn’t harvest soon, they’d be overripe!


    Not to mention the pond they passed, where fish and shrimp were constantly sshing around.


    “East! South! West! North! Ace! Snowy! Spot! Lucky! Cash! Biscuit! Penny! Champ! Glory! Buddy! Max! Time to eat!”


    Everyone was surprised. They were even more shocked to see Theresa bring out a huge basin of fresh, bone-in beef from the bomb bunker-to feed her dogs! What the hell? So extravagant?! Out here, we barely have enough to eat. And this woman is feeding her dogs so well!


    “Kyle, have you eaten?” she asked casually, ncing over at him after the dogs had eaten.


    His face reddened as he replied, “W-We still have some rations.”


    “So, it’s a no. I’ll cook something instead.” Turning, she headed toward the bunker.


    Kyle suddenly called out, “Ms. Hall! Do you have any medicine? Our captain’s in bad shape!”


    Another voice chimed in, “Yes! Could you help him, please?”


    Theresa lookedzily at the unconscious man on Kyle’s back.


    With a smirk, she asked, “And what do I get in return for saving him?”


    Kyle’s expression turned solemn. “Ms. Hall… If you help him, I’ll do whatever you ask-as long as I’m capable.”


    Her smile deepened. Perfect. “Easy. I want you.”


    Kyle flushed, too stunned to speak. His usually aloof face was in a shade of red all the way from his neck to behind his ears. He didn’t even know how to respond to her question.


    Hisrades-around him—exchanged nces that were difficult to interpret. W-What just happened?