Chapter 85

Nina was gasping for breath, letting the cold wind hit her, yet she remained oblivious to the chill as she was too consumed by her need to escape.

She didn't know how long she'd been running. Exhausted, she finally stopped, panting heavily.

With her hands on her knees, tears streamed down her face, falling to the ground without her noticing.

In that moment, Nina realized her cheeks were soaked with tears, each warm droplet turning icy, stinging her skin.

Why did it have to be this way?

Why?

Nina silently questioned herself, why did all the good things turn out to be lies?

She believed that Nash's most tender and attractive demeanor was merely a facade of compensation and guilt..

Finally, she grasped the meaning behind Miranda's words.

her only to exploit

empathy and no hint of

the ground, feeling her heart grow cold, her arms

she had a shell to retreat into, where she wouldn't

what could she do

She had lost miserably.

Nina's stiff hands finally pushed her upright. She glanced back at the imposing villa behind her, realizing that Mrs. York's status was never meant for

else could

and she had nothing with her, not

where

head heavy and her vision blurry, until she

Zoe emerged from the study, still seething with anger, but warning him nonetheless, "You better stick to your word. Nina is a

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her before, you have to now! If

know what's appropriate,"

deeply concerned about his affairs, fearing he might be blinded and fall for Miranda again. If that happened, chaos would surely ensue in the York family. However, Zoe was relieved to see Nina return with a happy expression, noticing an improvement in their relationship.

out her thoughts, Zoe didn't

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