The Supreme Soldier in the City

With Sarah Grandy there, James Brown and Emma Campbell didn’t get the chance to be intimate that night, having slept on the sofa. The next morning, James had to visit Helen Wilson after breakfast. He then said to Emma, "Emma, I’ll be busy during the day and won’t be able to spend time with you."

Emma smiled sweetly and responded, "That’s okay, you go ahead with your stuff. I have things to do at school in the afternoon, so I’ll head back early too."

"Do you need me to take you there now?"

"No need, I’ll clean up at home in the morning and will leave after cooking lunch for Charlotte."

James nodded and said, "Alright then, oh, by the way, do you have enough money?"

Emma suddenly looked a bit embarrassed, and James immediately said, "Silly girl, if you’re running short, just let me know. You’re my girlfriend, not some stranger."

Holding the hem of her clothes, Emma said with a sense of guilt, "Big Brother Brown, I’m really sorry. I went home a few days ago and gave most of the money you gave me to my dad."

James patted Emma on the shoulder and said, "What’s there to be sorry about? But did your dad gamble again?"

"I’m not too sure. It seems like he’s been quite honest recently. He didn’t ask me for money this time, but our house was out of rice and flour, so I just..."

James chuckled and said, "You’re so filial. I should praise you. After all, he’s your father, the man who gave you life. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have met such a great girlfriend. It’s only right to give him some money."

Charlotte, with her hands on her cheeks, glanced at James, then at Emma, and with a moved expression offered, "Uncle, you’re really too kind, so gentle with your girlfriend."