The moment Lily saw her, her tired face immediately brightened, and she forced a smile. Theresa looked at her and said, "Do what you want. You're a woman—don't try to act tough." Lily's face froze at her words. She looked at her, blinking her long eyelashes. Then she smiled suddenly. "You're right. I wasn't always like this." "Meaning?" Theresa looked at Lily. Lily held the communicator with its blinking red indicator, stepping closer to Theresa. "I'm really worried about him. Since we've been together, I've never been apart from him this long." Theresa raised an eyebrow. "How long?" "Almost fifteen years," Lily said with a faint smile. "Harrance and I have been together since high school. Back then, our relationship drew a lot of attention." "I was the top student, and he was always last. He worked hard to catch up. In the college entrance exam, he even scored one point higher than me." Theresa's eyes brightened slightly. "That's inspiring." "Yes. He said he'd go through anything for me, just to make me happy." Lily sighed, gripping the communicator. "We attended the same university, graduated together, and married right after. "He kept every promise. After graduation, he started his business and succeeded. I never had to worry. If I was unhappy at work, he told me to quit and do what I liked. No matter how busy he was, he always remembered what I liked to eat and drink. "All my friends envied me for marrying such a good husband." Theresa nodded. "You must be very capable, too." Lily finally let out a small laugh, her tension fading. "I just did what a wife should do. I tutored him while he studied. When he started his business, I borrowed a million from my parents to help. When his company struggled, I used all my parents' contacts to get clients." "After the apocalypse, I tried not to hold him back. While he was away, I managed the base for him. Compared to others, it seems minor." "No, you're much more capable than your husband," Theresa said. "You're stronger than him in every way, which lets you support him precisely. "Before the apocalypse, your family background and talent were far greater than his. You gave him crucial resources and connections. After the apocalypse, your management skills matched his. Even when he's away, everything runs smoothly. You've always supported him behind the scenes, so people underestimate your strength. "If you ask me, your husband is lucky to have you. Anyone who marries you would gain enormous support. If you ever shine on your own, you'd be dazzling." Lily fell silent for a long while after hearing Theresa's words. She once had dreams and ideals, but after meeting Harrance, she put them all aside. Harrance's family conditions weren't as good as hers, and in every way, he was slightly weaker. But at some point, she quietly set everything aside to support Harrance, helping him stand tall. Perhaps it was love. "It doesn't matter. I love him," Lily said, revealing a more vulnerable side and smiling at Theresa. Theresa looked at her smile and gave her a thumbs-up. That's good—no problems here. It's rare to have true feelings in the world. As long as she's happy, that's enough. Theresa had nothing more to add, but Lily happily continued, sharing stories about life with Harrance. It wasn't until past one o'clock that Theresa reminded her she had to get up early the next morning to rescue people. Only then did Lily let the topic go. She looked at Theresa and felt much closer. She had never imagined the leader of the Blazing Sun Alliance could be such a person. Talking with her was a pleasure. Theresa exuded intelligent, reassuring security. Speaking with her made Lily feel at ease. … That night, back in her own room, Lily held the communicator tightly and, for the first time since her husband was away, slept soundly.Wherever Theresa was in charge, people could rest easy. … The next day, Theresa woke up to find Lily had already arranged all the personnel.