Chapter 405: Don’t Reveal Your Inner Thoughts

**Benard Walter’s Perspective** It wasn’t my intention to become closely acquainted with this pair of siblings. I didn’t want to forge relationships that extended beyond the polite distance maintained between strangers. But perhaps it was the irresistible allure of Thelma’s extraordinary cooking or the way her brother, Anjay, radiated a sense of warmth with his genuine smile. Whatever the reason, before I realized it, my interactions with them had deepened into something far more personal than I ever intended. One quiet morning, I found myself patrolling the streets with an uncharacteristic lightness in my step. My mind wandered to thoughts of them. I was even contemplating what kind of flowers might best convey my appreciation for their kindness. But just as I was lost in this harmless daydream, my communicator buzzed sharply, pulling me back to reality. The voice on the other end belonged to my captain. He rarely contacted individual team members unless it was for routine