It was as if he had let down his guard in front of her.

She knew it would be like this. His sturdy back also bore wounds, scars crisscrossing it, giving it a fierce appearance, leaving marks of imperfection on that flawless figure.

Nina looked at his broad back, knowing his capacity now to shoulder the responsibilities of the York family, but who would imagine the weight his shoulders bore.

Her hand gently touched his back, causing Nash's body to stiffen for a moment. His gaze deep, he didn't reject her touch, only his hoarse voice telling her, "It doesn't hurt anymore." Each scar pierced Nina's heart. She remained silent, but her fists clenched tightly.

He was unwilling to bring it up, perhaps these scars were memories Nash preferred not to revisit, including the time with her.

She realized there were still secrets about Nash she didn't know. She even

raised Nash, implying that Sally had no right to assert dominance in

was all too strange. Perhaps Sally simply didn't love her son very much, leaving his childhood less than happy. Looking at it now, Sally cherished her son. Maybe in middle age,

on his shirt and headed to the bathroom

She placed a set of pajamas by the bathroom door. Taking care of his daily life had become routine for her, and Nash

after their divorce, if she left, would he struggle with her absence? Would another woman come into his life, familiar with his habits, and satisfy him? If so, would

was gone; Nash could carry on without her. Nina grabbed her own pajamas and enjoyed a leisurely shower in the adjacent

emerged from the shower. She remained still, feigning sleep, feeling the bed sink as

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