Chapter 227

Ethan Shaw was the kind of soldier who lived and breathed discipline-so much so that when it came to family, he often just... forgot. Even with his own mom, the gentler side of him barely made an appearance. This time was no different. Another unexpected mission, and he was gone in a flash. Not even the courtesy of a heads-up, just poof-gone. Celeste hadn't really let it get to her before, but now? Yeah, she was feeling every ounce of what it meant to be a soldier's wife. He didn't just leave-he handed her a full-blown mess to clean up with a casual, "I trust you can handle it," like he was doing her some kind of favor. Really? She was so mad she couldn't even find the words. Her only response was to sink her teeth into his neck in pure frustration. She didn't hold back. He didn't make a sound. Done with her outburst, she stormed off, slammed the bedroom door shut, and locked it from the inside. Hiding under the covers, she sniffled quietly, telling herself not to cry. A minute later,