Chapter 3 - General Sterling Reveals The Shocking Truth To Everyone
General Sterling ignored my father completely, stepping forward until he stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me.
He raised his hand and adjusted the lapel of my uniform jacket with the utmost respect.
“Private celebration?” General Sterling repeated, his voice dripping with unmistakable disdain for the local elite.
“You call locking out a decorated combat veteran and national hero a private celebration, Mr. Parker?”
The mayor shifted uncomfortably in his chair, dropping his gaze to the polished wooden floorboards below.
Coach Reynolds leaned away from the table, his face turning an alarming shade of pale gray.
“I don't know who you think you're talking about, General, but my daughter is nobody special,” William muttered defensively.
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General Sterling turned his head slowly, locking his piercing gaze directly onto my father’s trembling eyes.
“It’s time everyone in Lancaster knows exactly who Lieutenant Colonel Rachel Parker really is,” the General declared.
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