"Not a chance," Lisa snapped, her agitation causing the pliers to nick Nina's neck. Blood trickled down, and the onlookers gasped in horror.

"Well, then I can't agree to your demands. Do whatever you want," Nash said, pulling out his phone, pretending to call the police, though his eyes never left Lisa. He was ready to act the moment she made a move. Lisa hesitated, realizing too late that she should have acted when she first entered the room. The arrival of the hospital director only added to her unease.

"Lisa, what are you doing? Let her go!" the director pleaded, trying to approach her. But Lisa pulled Nina closer and backed toward the window.

Nina, sensing the danger, spoke softly, "You can still stop this. Once the police get here, it will be too late to turn back."

"Think about your parents," the director added, hoping to appeal to her sense of reason.

Nash quietly inched closer, but Lisa noticed and panicked. "If you come any closer, I'll do it!" she screamed, tightening her grip on Nina.

looked at Nash and said, "Mr. York, I want you to remember me. I truly love you. Please, don't forget me." She then tried to drag Nina towards the window, intent on jumping. But Nina wasn't going to let that happen. With a quick move, she grabbed Lisa's arm and pulled

immediately restrained by two bystanders until the police

a moment. Meals were delivered by Julia, and Nash ensured nothing else would go wrong. A week later, Nina

clung to Nina's hand with a worried look. Sensing her mother's concern,

away a tear. "I just worry about you

glance with Nash, who cleared his throat. "We've finished the discharge paperwork. Why don't you both come back

to burden them. He

they said their goodbyes. Nina watched her parents walk away, feeling

you're feeling better, we'll visit them and stay as long as you

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