"Alright," Nina agreed, telling her, "Let's sleep."

Yvonne was exhausted and quickly fell back asleep. However, Nina had too much on her mind to rest.

Yvonne's mention of praying made her think of the green prayer beads Wilfred always had with him, which felt oddly familiar.

In the morning, Nina was awakened by Yvonne's urgent voice.

"Nina, wake up! It's bad. Nash is in critical condition!"

Nina's eyes flew open. "What?"

Her heart raced as she jumped out of bed. "When did this happen?"

"Just now. They called from the hospital!" Yvonne explained.

Seeing the missed call on her phone, Nina's heart sank.

Was Nash really not going to make it?

see him again, and that thought was unbearable. She felt as though her heart had been ripped apart. Fighting back her tears, Nina hurriedly dressed, knowing she needed to be strong and get to the

Yvonne tried to comfort her, telling

could she not be

died, what would she and their unborn child

if they divorced, even if he did not love her, it was better than

to anything around

saw Nash's

hold back any longer, Nina's body shook as she called

his eyes closed and his

James called to

a daze, felt her legs give out as she reached Nash's side. Kneeling by his bed, she grabbed his hand, tears streaming down her

wouldn't die. You have to keep your word. If you die, what will I

She had never imagined receiving such devastating news. She broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. Just then,

imagination, but then

her grief, she felt a hand on

die, you'll be a widow. I can't let

looked up in shock to see Nash's eyes open, gazing at

She was stunned.

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