---- Chapter 37 The next few months were blessedly peaceful. Ava and Liam got married in a simple ceremony at the courthouse, with Lia and a few of Ava's close friends from her studio as witnesses. Ava wore a simple white dress that showed off her small but growing baby bump. Liam cried when he saw her. They settled into a comfortable domestic routine. Ava's company flourished. "Echoes of Starlight" was released to critical acclaim and commercial success, cementing her reputation as one of the brightest new talents in the industry. Liam's company recovered from the scandal, emerging stronger than ever. Their life was full of quiet joys: cooking dinner together, taking walks in the park, arguing over what color to paint the nursery. It was a normal, happy life, and Ava cherished every moment of it. One evening, Ava was working late at her office, trying to fix a bug in the new update for her game. Liam, as usual, brought her dinner. "You need to slow down," he said, unpacking the food. "The doctor said you need to rest." "| know, | know," she said, not looking up from her screen. "Just five more minutes." ---- He came up behind her and started massaging her shoulders. "Come on, boss. Time for a break." She finally leaned back, letting out a sigh. "Okay, you win." They ate their dinner in comfortable silence, watching the city lights twinkle outside her office window. "Do you ever think about him?" Liam asked suddenly, his voice quiet. Ava knew who he meant. "Sometimes," she admitted honestly. "Not in a romantic way. More like... like you'd think about a car crash you survived. You're just grateful to have walked away." Liam nodded, satisfied with her answer. A few weeks before her due date, Ava got an unexpected message. It was from Scarlett. Ava, | know you have no reason to listen to me, but | need to see you. It's about Noah. It's important. Ava hesitated. She had no desire to see Scarlett or be dragged back into that world. But the message had a tone of desperation that was different from her usual drama. Against her better judgment, she agreed to meet. They met at a quiet cafe-not the one where Ava's sad story with Noah had begun. Scarlett looked different. The hard, glamorous shell was gone. She looked tired, and sad. ---- "He's sick, Ava," Scarlett said without preamble. "Really sick." Title: A Princess? No! I'm the Female General! In "A Princess? No! I'm the Female General!" by CrushReel, Adela Taylor, a noble family's daughter, disguises herself as her brother to secure their Duke title by joining the army. Despite facing obstacles, she achieves remarkable success. However, upon her triumphant return, her brother betrays her, setting off a chain of events that will test her resolve and reveal hidden truths. This captivating novel delves into themes of secrets, reincarnation, revenge, murder, and drama. Adela's journey from deception to betrayal is filled with intrigue and suspense as she navigates through a world where power dynamics and family loyalties collide. What sets this story apart is its strong female lead who defies expectations and challenges societal norms in a quest for justice and redemption. Experience the riveting tale of Adela Taylor online at CrushReel and witness the transformation of a princess into a formidable female general.