But since both of the girls had already taken sips from that cup, neither of them wanted the other to feel shortchanged. Reluctantly, they tossed that cup and bought two new ones. Nina was momentarily lost in thought.

There was a time when she and Yvonne were just like that. They were always worrying about not giving enough to the other, fearing the other would be shortchanged because of them. "What's wrong? Craving some bubble tea?" Nash noticed her sudden drop in mood and bent down to ask.

Nina shook her head, forcing a smile. "I want to visit Yvonne in the hospital."

Without hesitation, Nash had Pharaoh take Orion home, and he accompanied Nina to Yvonne's hospital room.

As they were about to enter, Joe stepped out, and the three of them froze for a moment.

"What are you doing here? Haven't you done enough to hurt Yvonne?" Nina's tone was sharp, giving Joe no courtesy.

Joe glanced briefly at Nash, but instead of arguing, he stepped aside and let them through.

than before. Nina's tears fell instantly, her voice catching as she called out

much to say, but all the words stuck in her throat, and she couldn't

talk to the doctor and give you some time alone. I'll be right back, okay?" Nash understood that this was their moment, even though Yvonne was still unconscious. He knew Nina had things she needed to say. He gently closed the door but stayed nearby, worried about leaving Nina alone in

Yvonne's fingers twitched. It

awake, aren't you? You're awake, right? Look

to her face. "It's me, Nina. Look at me, please. Open your eyes

"Nina."

awake, but her eyes, once full of light, were

whispered into Yvonne's ear, "I'm here, Yvonne. I'm

tears trickled down onto the pillow, disappearing into

Yvonne's tears, encouraging her, "It's okay. I'm here now. I won't let anyone hurt

leave here," Yvonne said

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