I love you, I won't kill you

On May 09, 5, Amanda was a newly promoted lieutenant officer in the Marine Corps and had been studying at the Amphibious Warfare School at the Marine Corps Development Command at Quantico Base for more than two months.

According to the principles of promotion for officers of the Marine Corps, after each level of promotion, you must study in the corresponding professional colleges.The amphibious combat school mainly trains lieutenants, captains and a small number of major officers, and its training task is to learn the amphibious combat theory of battalion-level combat units.

The duration of the course is 9 months, and the content of the course is mainly based on the principles, basic principles and techniques of amphibious warfare and shore operations in conventional and unconventional warfare.Subjects that all new officers learn include: fire support, staff operations, logistics, atomic and chemical support, Marine Aviation and "counter-insurgency" operations, and more.

After dinner, Amanda started a video chat with Julie after previewing tomorrow's class content.As the content of the chat continued to change, the two chatted until the day after tomorrow's Mother's Day.

With her chin propped on her left hand, Julie looked at the young officer in front of the screen, "When was the last time you saw her?"

Amanda's eyes rolled, "Well, at the Pensacola Naval Aviation School's graduation ceremony three years ago. Please, I remember you were there!?"

"Well, I was there. Tell me, what does she look like to you now?"

"Well, I don't remember much about being a mother, but I do remember quite clearly being a friend."

"Really? But I don't think you consider her a friend." Julie said.

"God! Why do you think so?" Amanda pouted and asked.

Julie shook her head and said with a smile, "Okay. Have you visited her since you returned from Iraq this year?"

Amanda smiled embarrassedly, "Well, no."

"Since you have returned to China safely, you should let everyone who cares about you know this."

"Of course. Uh, I'm sorry, I just told some important people. Like you."

"Well, I know you have your life and she has hers. But if we want to be together forever, I still hope to get the blessing of my parents."

"Well, I can think about it." Amanda said helplessly.

"No! This is not a consideration, but my suggestion to you." Julie said seriously.

Amanda quickly shouted, "Okay, okay, I will follow your advice."

The corner of Julie's mouth was crooked, "Thank you!"

"Uh, what's up with Angie?" Amanda asked again.

"The formalities have been completed. This weekend, I will take Angie and her children to Chicago." Julie said.

"So, your parents are willing to adopt a Chinese child?"

"Yeah. Anyway, their only child is already going to Los Angeles."

Amanda had a smile on her face, "Are you really going to Los Angeles?"

Julie looked at her, "Of course. You know, the subprime mortgage financial crisis three years ago has not really passed, so many large law firms on the East Coast are laying off staff."

Then, she said, "Well, a friend just happened to invite me to work at her firm in Los Angeles."

"Oh, I see. Is she your ex-girlfriend?" Amanda asked deliberately.

"No! Honey, I think this is a good opportunity." Julie's face became a little embarrassed.

"what chance?"

"Well, this subprime housing crisis has had a very bad impact on the financial and other industries in the United States, and it has also created irreconcilable economic and housing conflicts for many families. Therefore, the easiest job to get on the West Coast is a divorce lawyer."

In fact, Julie did not tell Amanda all the information.It is true that the financial crisis caused massive layoffs and many families lost their homes, but one thing is true.As a young lawyer fresh out of law school, she could only find work through government legal aid agencies.

Because of factors such as young age, new legal work, and no work experience, even if she joins Connie Hendrix's firm, it is impossible for a rich man in Los Angeles to seek her as a divorce attorney .

And Connie invited Julie to join her firm because she took a fancy to her doctorate from Yale Law School and the compensation three years ago.With an investment of 25 US dollars each, coupled with the network resources that Connie has accumulated over the years, she is full of confidence in the future of the firm run by the two as a partnership.

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The top residential area in Arlington County is located on the west bank of the Potomac River, across the river from the capital Washington, DC.The conveniently located residential area is where important dignitaries such as members of the US Congress and diplomats gather.

Located in a pristine forest to the north of the residential area, it is full of excellent places for American upper-class people to relax and get close to nature, such as Donaldson Running Park, Potomac Overlook Park, Land Road Park, Washington Golf and Country Club, etc.

Amanda's mother, Grace, and her stepfather's family live on 30th Street, north of the quiet and comfortable Donaldson Running Park.The red and white building at the end of the street, with a sloping roof on all sides, combines modern atmosphere with classical elegance, in a two-story residence with American architectural style.

After finishing the video call with Julie, Amanda thought for a long time, "Well, there are no friends to visit after returning home, only my mother's family."

"Tomorrow is the weekend, so do I need to go to Washington, DC?"

"However, I still have to go to the skydiving association to complete the final training."

After hesitating for a few minutes, she still called out, "I'm sorry to disturb you so late, I'm Amanda."

Grace's voice came from the receiver again, "God, my little baby, are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. Uh, I want to tell you that I've returned home safely."

"I know, I know, baby. I heard Sean say you're in the combat school at Quantico?"

"Uh, yes. How do you know?" Amanda just finished speaking, and immediately remembered the identity of her stepfather.As a U.S. senator's stepfather, it is easy to find information about himself from the Pentagon.

"Baby, don't forget that I'm your mommy." Grace laughed softly on the phone.

"Well, if you don't mind, I'd like to treat you to dinner," Amanda said.

"Of course not! Baby, you know, I've always dreamed of having dinner with you," Grace said excitedly.

"Yeah, I know. Well, give me a time and a place."

"You're at Quantico, right? Tomorrow is the weekend, so I'll come and see you."

"No, no! You can't come to the base," Amanda yelled.

"Okay. Well, I can sit in the car and wait for you." Grace smiled.

At 9:[-] a.m. the next day, Amanda, who was wearing a standard white round-neck T-shirt inside, a women’s short-sleeved khaki shirt outside the Landing Corps, olive green military uniform trousers, black leather shoes, and an olive green wool ribbon boat cap, went from Walked out of the officer's dormitory building.

The boat cap wears the Landing Corps cap badge on the left front, a silver bar (Lieutenant's rank) standing upright on the right front, a bright small Lieutenant's rank on each collar corner of the shirt, and the left chest The honorary table and the glittering golden "Gold Wing" pilot badge seem to give people the image of a heroic female Marine Corps flight officer.

Grace couldn't hold back the outburst of motherhood, and pushed the door to get out of the car and hugged Amanda tightly, "My little baby, I finally see you again!"

Amanda was hugged a little unnaturally, looked at some fellow Marines passing by the two of them, and said softly, "Calm down, Grace. Let go of me first, okay?"

"Sir, good morning." A private first class said as he stood at attention in front of Amanda and saluted.

"Private first class, good morning." Amanda replied politely.

Grace, who is wearing a summer Hermès dress, is holding a $1.5 Hermès handbag, looking gracefully at her little daughter.After the private first class walked away, he said softly, "Wow, sir?!"

Amanda whispered, "Okay, this is not a place to talk, drive me to pick up the car."

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