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.

"What should I do? Am I getting sick again? It feels like something's

wasn't there, and even Wilfred seemed absent.

her head, he said, "I'm still here. I'll always be here. No matter where I am, my heart will never leave

never wanted to deceive you. I just want

face in his chest, almost in tears. "When I woke up, everything felt strange. I couldn't believe I wasn't dead. I wonder if heaven took pity on me. I just don't know how long I have left. Will I

answered firmly. "You

at the same time. "I just

stayed awake until dawn, finally succumbing to sleep out

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

waiting outside. As he exited,

wanted

answer." He glanced back at Nina's door before looking away with a

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

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