Nina felt a bit reassured. "Of course he's a good person."

"I also wish someone could be by your side," Nash said softly.

Nina stiffened and looked up at him. "What do you mean by that?"

Nash gently patted her back. "Just trying to comfort you so you can sleep."

"Is this how you comfort someone? You never used to be like this. Lately, you've been distant with me," she replied.

Her words were striking a chord with Nash, leaving him uncertain whether to keep his distance or come closer.

He instinctively tightened his hold on her. "I'm afraid of upsetting you or making you dislike me."

Nina realized she felt a deep sense of loss, despite everyone still being there. It was as if no one was truly by her side. She did not want to lose anyone else.

Nash's waist. "What should I do? Am I getting sick again?

wasn't with her, Scott wasn't there, and even

face her, and pulled her into his arms. Resting his chin on her head, he said, "I'm still here. I'll always be here. No

"I've never wanted to deceive you. I just want

wonder if heaven took pity on me. I

Nash answered firmly. "You definitely

"I just want everyone I care about to

Nina stayed awake until dawn, finally succumbing to sleep out of sheer exhaustion. Nash stayed with her

only getting up when Nina was deeply asleep. He gently removed her hand from his waist, tucked her in,

outside. As

asking if you still wanted to

the answer." He glanced back at

could not hold back any longer. She was supposed to stay inside for the recovery period,

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