Love Beyond Return
On my sixth year of serving in a war zone, my request to return to headquarters was denied again.
The reason was simple.
Hospital policy didn't allow close family members to work in the same department. Since Natalie Hart and I were married, my return would be considered a conflict of interest.
I refused to accept that.
So, I quietly snuck back to Hartwell to demand an explanation.
However, I heard a conversation that made me stop short right outside the administration office.
"You've blocked Liam Hayes's transfer for five years all because of Noah Bennett," the department director snapped. "Liam ages out next year. This is his last chance to return."
Natalie's face remained un