Chapter 27

Upon hearing what Nina said, Nash's face turned extremely pale, and a heavy sensation weighed on his chest.

He got up, ignoring Nina's crying, and stood solemnly by the window, lighting up a cigarette and puffing away. Smoke lingered, and the air turned icy cold. After finishing the cigarette, he left the bedroom without returning.

The next day, Nina woke up with a severe headache. As she rose from bed, she held her head, feeling it heavier than her feet. Pouring herself a glass of water, she tried to sober up. Heading to the bathroom to freshen up, she noticed her swollen eyes, indicating that last night wasn't peaceful.

She remembered Nash bringing her back home, but there were no signs of him having moved, suggesting he didn't sleep beside her. However, she recalled him taking care of her for a long time. It was the firs time he had been so caring

towards her.

Nina was a bit puzzled as to why Nash happened to be with her last night and why he escorted her home. Vaguely, she remembered throwing a tantrum, yet Nash didn't get angry but rather comforted her. After getting ready, Nina went

downstairs to find that Nash wasn't there. She asked the helper, "Where did Nash go?"

The helper replied, "Mr. York left early this morning."

It was the weekend. Nina took out her phone and stared at Nash's WhatsApp, contemplating her message: "Thank you for yesterday..." She deleted it. "Thank you for taking care of me all night..." Nina edited repeatedly but never sent it.

send. What she feared most was Nash not responding. His tenderness last night might have had no significance at all, and she might

overthought it.

nearby mall. The weather had cooled down, so it was

but this time was different.

walked in, and the

through a few stores.

are you shopping for men's clothing?" A counter attendant, seeing Nina wandering around for

suit. She turned to the counter attendant with a slight smile.

counter attendant immediately

understood.

Nina didn't deny it.

this year's new arrivals. Would you like

Nina walked in.

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