At an outdoor bar on the outskirts of the city, Nash poured a drink for Joe.

With a slight smile, Nash asked, "As a man, I have to say I don't understand you. There are so many women in the world. Why are you so fixated on Yvonne?" Joe sneered, "Then why are you so obsessed with Nina?"

Nash met his gaze, speaking each word deliberately. "Because she feels the same about me."

Joe fell silent, unable to respond.

Taking a swig of his drink, Joe let out a cold laugh. "Cut to the chase, Nash. No need to beat around the bush."

Nash set his glass down, his face turning serious as he locked eyes with Joe. "Removing Yvonne's uterus. Is your plan to keep her mad for the rest of her life?" Joe shook his head, not answering directly.

A cool breeze blew through, and Joe glanced up at the sky. Suddenly, he heard Nigel's voice nearby.

He turned to see Nigel sitting with a beautiful woman. She was likely his new love interest, judging by the way Nigel looked at her.

"Honestly, Nash, I'd rather Yvonne stay crazy in her own little world. It's better than having her wake up and see Nigel with someone

but he did not argue either. From the Gibson family's

or maybe even more ruthlessly.

isn't ours to control," Nash said, his voice steady. "But when it comes to Yvonne, I have to step in. You can't make that decision for her.

forward, his hands pressed firmly on the table. "She's a person, Joe.

Should she have the baby? And how would that child grow up, with Yvonne

had no response. Joe's reasoning,

his jacket. "I've had my drink. Take care,

glance at Nigel and his date before heading

to Nina, her heart growing heavier with every word. She had anticipated Joe's reasoning, but it still felt

and one day she might recover. How would she cope with the realization

directly. Nash, sensing her frustration, pulled her into his arms and whispered, "It's okay.

the surgery, citing her

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