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.

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

arms. Resting his chin on her head, he said, "I'm still here. I'll always be here.

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

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 be

will," Nash answered firmly.

and laughed at the same time. "I just want everyone I care about to

until dawn, finally succumbing to sleep out of sheer

couldn't sleep, only getting up when Nina was deeply asleep. He gently removed her hand

waiting outside. As he exited,

if you still wanted to find

answer." He glanced back at Nina's door

to stay

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