Chapter 144

Mason’s POV After listening to Everett’s reply, I nodded, my gaze toward him now tinged with added affirmation. “You were right. It was your duty as a soldier. Even if you had saved someone else first, we have no right to blame you. Fortunately, Scarlett was lucky. Regardless of anything else, the Taylor family will never deny that you are her savior.” “Mr. Taylor, you’re making too much of this. I was a soldier at the time… saving lives is my duty. I hope neither Scarlett nor anyone in the Taylor family sees me as a savior.” “And what of it?” I said, looking at him with unwavering seriousness. “You saved a person. Soldiers are people too. You risked your life to save someone. The debt of gratitude exists, plain and simple. Our family has always been one to repay kindness. So remember this, Mr. Robinson. Our family owes you a favor. Should you ever ask, we will deliver.” “…” I knew this was precisely what he didn’t want. Rather than being seen as a benefactor, he much preferred us to r