But as a mother, how could she just stand by and watch her child undergo surgery?

Nina shook her head. "I can't go into the operating room. I... Nash, I'm really scared..."

"I know. I understand," Nash replied gently. "But, Nina, our Orion has already been through so much. That tiny chance of something going wrong won't happen to him. And trust in our father's skill, okay?" "Yes, Nina, and I'll be there too, assisting Pharaoh." Wilfred chimed in, trying to reassure her, though seeing them together pained him.

His priority, however, was Nina's well-being. He would do everything in his power to ensure Orion's surgery went smoothly.

Nina felt a wave of warmth in her eyes. From the time she was poisoned until now, Wilfred had been by her side. She was deeply touched. She gently released Nash's hand. "I'd like to talk to Wilfred for a moment."

"I'll go check on Orion then," Nash said, tenderly brushing a hand over Nina's hair.

wanted to kiss her, but with Wilfred there,

moments of intimacy, while Wilfred and

like staking a claim. Something he did not want

left, Nina gave Wilfred a

this time. You're a wonderful person, and I understand how you feel. I know it's not my place to say this, and I don't mean to sound self-centered, but I just want you to be happy. You have a long life ahead, and even Scarlett has found her own path. Surely, you're not planning to spend your life

expected Nina to bring this up, intending to encourage him. His thought had always been that if he could not be with the one he loved,

I just haven't met the right person yet. Don't worry, when the time comes, you'll

not believe it for

with someone else, it would not have taken this long. Especially after Nash's death, when Wilfred had confessed his feelings for her if it weren't for her, why

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