Goodbye, Saintess. Novel

Chapter 587 " It's not easy to find a veteran , " I muttered as I stepped into the market . I scanned the job postings , the crowd , and the mix of skills on display . The place brimmed with graduate students . Not one fit the profile I needed . " God , how am I gonna find a veteran like this ? " I murmured , shaking my head while I moved through the stalls . An hour slipped by . I was about to give up when I reached a small opening occupied by several middle - aged men with grime on their skin . They had no academic certificates and no advantage of youth .

They waited in hope that some employer would notice them before they had to leave the marketplace . Each man had written his abilities on a piece of cardboard . One could fix roofs . One knew sewer maintenance . Others offered general labor . One man stood out . He looked clean and well groomed . His olive - dark skin and straightforward expression gave him an honest , guileless look , yet something in his posture hinted at long years of discipline and training . I had met soldiers during my time as a firefighter . I could spot one easily , and this man fit the type .

I stepped closer , curiosity rising . His cardboard sign looked painfully sparse : [ I can do all kinds of work. I can offer all kinds of labor . Need 3,000 dollars upfront . My wife is sick . I need money for her treatment . ] No way a description like that would land him a job . The men beside him glanced at the sign and snickered . " Hey , man , you can't just say you can do all kinds of things . You'll steal our pie . " " Yeah , if someone's even willing to hand a random unemployed guy 3,000 bucks before he starts working . " " Move aside , man . Find your own spot .

I don't want my future employer thinking I'm with you . " The man looked unsettled , but he sighed and began to stand . I touched his shoulder . " I'm willing to pay you upfront . Work for me ? " The man and the crowd froze . " Sorry , sir . But ... me ? " His voice wavered . " You'd pay for my wife's treatment beforehand ? " I nodded with a small smile . He was about to accept when the other men surged toward me . " What about us , man ? Come on ! We can work too , and we won't even ask for money first ! Why aren't you checking us out ?

" They boxed us in while they clamored for my attention . Within moments , the veteran and I stood surrounded . P Comments ยา Support Sara Lili Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland's breathtaking cold.