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.

getting sick again? It feels like something's wrong, like I've lost everything, and no one is

her, Scott wasn't there, and even

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

wanted to deceive you. I just want

her 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

answered firmly. "You definitely

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

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

was deeply asleep. He gently removed her hand from

As

called, asking if you still wanted to find that girl.

"No need. I already know the answer." He glanced back at Nina's door before looking

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

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