"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.

outside, Scarlett asked, "Who are those people outside

worry about them. Just focus on getting

was close to Sawyer, it's normal for them to

her lip, worried that Scarlett

said, "That soldier looks so serious and goofy. He's kind of

a rigid military stance, not moving an inch. "That's

James's serious demeanor seemed amusing, but if

Nina had more serious questions to

Nina asked, hoping Scarlett might have information that James would

she looked at Nina.

he have a history with

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