"The anesthesia wearing off will cause you some pain. Hang in there. It will get better in a couple of days," Nina comforted her. Scarlett seemed relaxed. "It's okay. Pain is no big deal for me. I'm just happy to see you again."

Nina sat beside her, tightly holding her hand. "You'll see me often from now on. Everything you've longed for will come true." Scarlett nodded, feeling content. Even a small amount of attention and love made her happy.

"I want some water."

Nina quickly got her some water. Scarlett drank it in a few gulps, feeling a lot better, her throat less sore.

"Do you want to rest some more?" Nina asked.

Scarlett shook her head. "No, I don't want to sleep. I want to enjoy this moment of peace. Even if I'm lying in a hospital, at least I'm living like a normal person now."

Without Sawyer's control, she felt truly free for the first time. Having faced death, she now cherished life and wanted to live without regrets.

asked, "Who are those people outside our

about them. Just focus

get it. Since I was close to Sawyer, it's

bit her lip, worried that

soldier looks so serious and goofy.

was talking about James, who was standing guard in a rigid military stance, not moving an inch. "That's James. He works with Nash." "Ah, so Nash still has such a big

an eyebrow. To Scarlett, James's serious demeanor seemed amusing, but if it made her happy,

more serious questions

do you know about Miranda's father?" Nina asked, hoping Scarlett might have information that James

as she looked at Nina. "You mean

he have

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