Nina frowned but remained silent.

Eugene continued, "I won't hurt you. I have some things I need to tell you."

Nina looked at him, waiting for him to speak.

After a moment of silence, Eugene began, "Mr. Nash was saved by the President and remained in a coma for over three years. The bullet was very close to his heart, and he had multiple fractures and severe injuries all over his body. During his recovery, without the use of anesthesia to avoid side effects, he underwent countless surgeries and therapy sessions. In his moments of pain, he always called your name. He cares about you deeply. Now, he's even willing to defy the President for your sake. The President has a Reset Plan-"

"Eugene!"

Eugene was abruptly interrupted by Nash's angry shout from outside the room. He immediately stood at attention, responding instinctively.

words echoed in Nina's mind. She had suspected Nash had reasons for his actions, but she had not realized the extent of his suffering. The long recovery and numerous surgeries were grueling. "Get out!" Nash commanded as he entered the room.

locked eyes, both unsure of what to say. They both started to

"You..."

"You first."

then tried again simultaneously. Nash nodded, signaling

moment before speaking softly, "I know you have your reasons for doing what you do You didn't tell me because you didn't want me in

into him, trying to read his

and she had come to terms with his supposed death. If he died again without telling her,

had not gone as he

the words seemed stuck in his throat, like a foreign object preventing him from

silence was

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