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.

held onto Nash's waist. "What should I do? Am I getting sick again? It feels like something's wrong, like I've lost everything, and no

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

fists, turned 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 will never leave you." "Really?"

never wanted to deceive

dead. I wonder if heaven took pity on me. I just don't know how long I have left.

answered firmly. "You definitely

and laughed at the same time. "I just

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

deeply asleep. He gently removed her hand from his waist, tucked her in, and

outside. As he

asking if you still wanted to find

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

She was supposed to stay inside for the recovery period, but she was desperate to see

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