"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

Nina replied. "Don't worry about them. Just focus on getting

to Sawyer, it's normal

bit her lip, worried that Scarlett might

looks so serious and

rigid military stance, not moving an inch. "That's James. He works with Nash." "Ah, so Nash still has such a big goof around him,"

but if it made her

had more

asked, hoping Scarlett might have information that James would

smile faded as she looked at Nina. "You mean

"Does he

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