Nina did not know how long she sat there, but a deep sadness enveloped her heart.

Nash lay motionless in Nina's arms. The room was quiet with only the sound of his steady breathing. She wanted to ask, but there were no answers. Perhaps she already knew without needing to ask.

Eventually, Nina quietly left.

This time, her feelings were different.

There was more bitterness.

"Ma'am," James called out, seeing her come out silently. "Did you have a fight with Captain? Are you both okay?"

Felix tugged at James's sleeve, signaling him to say less. Seeing Nina's pale face, it was clear things did not go well.

Nina looked up at James and said, "Take good care of him." Then, she walked out the door.

James stood there, sighing at the fate of two people who could not be together. It was like fate was playing a cruel joke. When Nina returned to the apartment, Wilfred was waiting for her.

it go?" Wilfred asked.

looked at Wilfred and asked,

how to respond immediately. "Why are you asking this all of a

continued, "When I passed out and you came to my side, it wasn't a

Nina could not help but suspect. Even today, she could tell Nash had his reasons. Knowing this made her both angry

of facing things together with her. What

The timely appearance of Wilfred at her side when she needed someone made her think it was Nash's doing.

to listen to him. You're my

I'll do everything I can.

you, Wilfred. I never expected that in the end, it would be you

who had ever helped her. Wilfred's kindness meant the world to her. If he ever found himself in danger,

end yet," Wilfred hesitated. "And I might not be

what he meant but could somewhat grasp his intention. Having him by her side during her hardest

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