Chapter 1064



Morris stepped forward and explained, “The founder’s story has already become a legend. No one knows to what extent it is true, but it is said that humans acquired superpowers during that time, and that many used their superpowers for evil. Commander Xavier created the special department to protect normal humans.”

He looked at Brenda and said, “Commander Xavier’s real name is Hugh Xavier. I heard that his wife was also part of the special department back then. Once, when Commander Xavier was off duty, she had led the special department to several victories. In the end, the two of them retired to the background and lived in seclusion.

“The two were not only husband and wife, but also comrades in arms. Major Xavier’s wife was a reticent woman, and the couple rarely spoke sweetly to each other like other marriages. But when they were side by side, they gave people the feeling that two of the most powerful people had formed a powerful alliance, and it was as if they knew exactly what the other was thinking. When Commander Xavier’s wife was desired by everyone, he was willing to antagonize everyone for her.

“They, who served the country and the people, also did everything they could for each other, then became the legends of the special department.”

Morris continued and said, “It is also because that era was simply too glorious and spawned too many legends that people, in the pursuit of power, began to develop an interest in genetic research. That’s what led to our current V1 to V16 gene sera. At heart, these genetic serums are really humanity’s attempts to push its limits. They dream of becoming as powerful as those superhumans, but little do they know that all those people who once possessed superpowers just wanted to go back to being ordinary humans.”

After saying all this, Morris realized he had said too much. Then he added, “Commander Xavier once said that with great power comes great responsibility. If your comrade-in-arms has died in the line of duty, then all the more reason for you to assume his share of duty and live properly rather than lose yourself in your grief.

“His wife, Simone Xavier, once lost a red-haired friend. After her friend’s death, she dyed her hair red and lived an exciting life in her friend’s place. All have never complained or regretted what they have done.”

As Nora listened to Morris, she suddenly found herself longing to live in that era.

As for Brenda, she clenched her fists. A wry smile formed on her countenance as she said, “I was really splitting hairs over minor issues, huh.”

After chatting for a while longer, Nora’s phone suddenly rang. She stepped aside and answered the call.

The caller, Lisa, said, “I’m in the village now, Nora. Marcus’ mother’s mental illness is due to psychological reasons, not physical, so it’s really out of our control. Deep down, the truth is that she’s not sick at all; she’s just doing all this to numb her pain. As for insisting that Brenda is her daughter-in-law…my guess is that, in a way, she’s jealous of her.”

She was jealous that Brenda was living her life properly when her son was dead.

To be honest, it was a perfectly understandable mindset.

A couple of days ago, Nora had even seen the news about an 18-year-old boy who had saved a drowning 16-year-old girl. While the girl had survived, the boy had died.

The boy’s parents could not bring themselves to forgive the girl and did not want to meet her.

It was obvious that Marcus’ mother wanted Brenda to suffer with her to make herself feel better.

She sighed quietly.

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Elsewhere.

When Nora stepped aside to take a phone call, Brenda walked over to Morris and stood next to him. She followed his line of sight and looked at Nora, who was standing near them, from the background.

Brenda suddenly asked, “Captain Ford, have you remained a bachelor all these years because of Nora?”

Her words took Morris by surprise.

Brenda continued. “Do you also want a wife like Commander Xavier’s? A soul mate with whom you can also form a powerful alliance and who knows exactly what’s on your mind?”

Morris remained silent.

He had never told anyone about his feelings.

He hadn’t expected Brenda to detect them yet .

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