SHATTERED RESILIENCE

eived a call from his phone, on checking it, he saw it was Hermes on the line. Th

dwin's vo

ine" "Good afternoon sir". the

its being a while, what'

er," came the voice

he's from Oando City, with her small family. Her life's been diffic

sharpened. "H

a mix of concern and dete

appearance. It seems the kindness she showed y

th those bullied her. Ten years ago, his family was massacred by an unknown

e the supreme commander of foreign wars and the only Honorary Seven-Star

nt to know everything." Edw

dwin a decade ago. The aircraft carrier's deck buzzed with activity, bu

ir, her family is actively searching for a s

leads on those responsible

, but it won't be ea

n. I want names, affiliations

rvice had honed his instincts, and vengeance fueled his every move. He spared no sympathy

tensity matching the storm of emotions within him. As the cityscape unfolde

mmediately returned by fighter jet and all the s

nted windows concealing the figure inside. Determination etched across his face

car glided through the familiar streets, nearing Kate's family villa. The information ha

, dressed inconspicuously in black suits, formed a protective barrier around the vehicle. Th

familiar streets brought back memories, both painful and redemptive. Kate's family

cue, whispered, "

eyes fixed on th

lively celebration that should accompany such an occasion. The fabric clung to her, a reminder of t

usly in the room. Their eyes darted between Kate and the family head, aw

the potential husbands with a discerning gaze. Kate, unable to express herself freely, felt a knot

a solemn nod, pointed towar

care of my grand daughter as

eyes met Kate's, conveying a mixture of understanding and determination. The Mr. Antonio

emotions. A pang of sorrow resonated within her as she realized th

ntless ridicule of Kate, seized the opportunity to mock Edwin. "Look at you, a milit

latives, and onlookers joined in, their congratulations laced with mockery. Even Kate's own parents and he

r hastily retreated, leaving Kate alone in the suffocating environment. S

termination that mirrored the promise he had made to protect her. He

Outside, a military jeep, its engine humming with readiness, awaited them. A formidable

mockery, Edwin spoke to the strong man, "To the

or, a place of refuge and transformation, loomed in the distance. Edwin's promise to pr

away from the judgmental eyes and cruel laught