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.

Am I getting sick again? It feels like something's wrong, like I've lost everything, and

Scott wasn't there, and even Wilfred seemed absent. She felt deeply

to 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 matter where I am, my heart

deceive you. I

everything felt strange. I couldn't believe I wasn't dead. I wonder if heaven took pity on me. I just don't know

Nash answered firmly.

the same time. "I just want everyone I care about to be safe and

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

gently removed her hand from his waist, tucked her in, and

waiting outside. As he exited, they followed

asking if you still wanted to find that girl. It might help

replied, "No need. I already know the answer." He glanced back

back any longer. She was supposed to stay inside for the recovery period, but

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