"I can teach you," Nash offered.Nina's mood brightened. "Great! Then I don't have to find a teacher, I'll just learn from you.""Let's talk about it later," Nash said. "You've been cooped up in the hospital for a while. Let's go out and have some fun."Nina linked her arm through his and said in her playful voice. "I want some candy apples and donuts.""You sure love sweets.""Well, I'm pregnant. My cravings change all the time."It was a rare opportunity for Nina and Nash to spend time together. She felt happy and content, a feeling she had not experienced before. She wished this happiness could last forever.James drove while they sat in the back. The motion of the car made Nina feel tired, and she soon leaned against Nash's shoulder. Seeing this, Nash gently supported her head, letting her rest more comfortably. Eventually he placed her head on his lap. Normally, Nina would wake up, but this time, she seemed deeply asleep.This worried Nash. He feared the day might come
The man in front laughed when he heard this. "Loving your wife brings good fortune? What nonsense! I don't believe in such superstitions at all! Let me ask you, have you gotten rich? Hahaha.""The fact that she's not wasting money is already good enough. Expecting to get rich is ridiculous," the man behind said. "We should save money wherever we can. If she weren't pregnant, I wouldn't even be here!"The men in front and behind Nash seemed to share the same mindset."Believe what you want," Nash replied coldly. He did not agree with their views at all. How extravagant could his wife really be? They had not complained about these things when they got married. If they did not believe in marriage, why did they get married in the first place?Seeing Nash's cold expression and realizing he did not agree with them, the men refused to believe Nash was rich at all."Don't ignore what we're saying. Just by looking at you, I can tell you've only been married for a short while, still in
Before the man could reach Nash, James stepped in and twisted his arm, causing him to cry out in pain."Ouch, ouch, ouch!"James, a trained fighter, was always on high alert. Anyone making a move towards them would not get far. He quickly neutralized the threat, leaving no opportunity for the attacker to act."You okay, Captain?" James asked."I'm fine."Seeing James in his camouflage uniform and realizing his skill level, the men suddenly became very respectful towards Nash, realizing they had messed with the wrong person.They quickly came to their senses and apologized. "We're sorry, boss. We were out of line. We shouldn't have said those things!""You're right, loving your wife does bring good fortune!""Please don't hold it against us. We didn't know who we were dealing with!"Nash had not said much, but the men were already scared. They feared losing their jobs, which would be far worse than not getting rich.Nash, now in a better mood, did not bother to make things dif
"Ah..." Nina wanted to call out to the little girl, but before she could, a plump white dove flew towards them. Startled, Nina shrank back, fearing the dove might peck her. But then she noticed something in the dove's beak. It was holding a ring. Before she could fully process what was happening, the dove dropped the ring into Nash's hand.She stared in shock as Nash revealed a diamond ring in his palm. The sunlight made the diamond sparkle so brightly it almost hurt her eyes. Instinctively squinting, she watched as Nash slipped the ring onto her finger.Suddenly, applause erupted around them. Nina looked up to see people clapping, their faces filled with admiration and joy. Overwhelmed by the attention, she felt a surge of social anxiety. "What's happening?" she asked in a panic."It's so romantic! Someone's proposing here with all these roses and even a helicopter! It's beautiful!" someone in the crowd exclaimed."Which fairytale princess and prince story is this? If some
"I do!" he blurted out without hesitation. He wanted Nina to live more than anything, even if it meant sacrificing his own life."If that's the case, then why are you doing this? You proposed to her and gave her all those things. What about me?" Miranda was nearly hysterical, completely losing her composure. She could not bear it. Why did everything that should have been hers go to Nina? It was she who should have married Nash. It was she who should be enjoying this kind of proposal.Nash looked over at Nina, who was radiating happiness and wearing a genuine smile. This was what he had always hoped to see. He had seen her so many times before, always distant and indifferent, showing no joy or sorrow about their marriage. He had always wanted to see her feel happiness from their marriage. Now, finally, she was truly smiling because of him, and he felt a deep sense of fulfillment.Turning his gaze back, his expression grew serious, and he gripped his phone tightly. "I won't
At this moment, as Miranda tried to deceive Nash, she was also deceiving herself. She desperately wanted to be clean, to have a spotless reputation. She had given her heart and soul to Nash without having any ulterior motives. This was her attempt to redeem herself.However, from the moment Miranda poisoned Nina, her true nature was revealed to Nash. His expression grew serious. This was not just about the threat to Nina, but also about Miranda's hidden identity. His eyes turned cold. "You say you nearly sacrificed yourself for me? I used to never doubt your intentions, but now I see it clearly. You saved me to clear your own name, to distance yourself from your role as an accomplice!"Miranda's pupils contracted slightly, and she was speechless for a long time. He knew. Panic flashed across her face, unsure of what to say. This was something she could not admit! Who would want to be associated with them? She was trapped by her circumstances. She was born into such
"Who were you on the phone with? You've been talking for quite a while," Nina asked. Although she had been waiting patiently nearby, she could not help but notice Nash on the phone for so long. Her curiosity got the better of her.Nash slipped his phone into his pocket, reached out to take her hand, and pulled her into his arms. "Conference call, some urgent business came up. Sorry to keep you waiting."Nina shook her head and smiled at him. "Urgent matters are important. I don’t mind. I was just worried seeing you frowning, thinking you were upset."Nina was a keen observer, especially when it came to her husband. She was always concerned if something was troubling him."I'm not upset," Nash said with a smile. "Today is a great day for us. How could I be unhappy? Today is the happiest day of my life!" He kissed her on the cheek.Nina wrapped her arms around his neck. "There's something that will make you even happier."Nash held her waist, pressing his forehead to hers. "What
"You need to take better care of yourself," Eve said. "I told Grandpa that I'd stay with you for a few days, and I even brought my luggage!"At that moment, someone was loading Eve's luggage into their car."Great, we’ll have Nash cook for us," Nina replied."Really?" Eve's eyes lit up. "That’s awesome! He should definitely be the one cooking while you relax!"Returning to the villa felt like coming home for Nina, even though it had been a while. Eve, being a foodie, had already bought plenty of snacks before they even arrived. It was clear she intended to stay for a while and was more than happy to share her treats with Nina.As they watched TV together, the news reported a body found in the suburbs, with the internal organs removed.Eve's face turned pale. "There are so many bad people these days. Who would do something like that, to remove all the organs?"Nina recalled James's slip of the tongue earlier. He mentioned something about the suburbs. Could Nash have gone to t
Karina looked slightly surprised. She distinctly remembered that Wilfred wasn’t a drinker. “I thought you avoided alcohol?” Wilfred, ever the epitome of control and composure, preferred to steer clear of anything that dulled his sharpness. Back when they worked at the Birkham Central Hospital, she had seen him reject bottles of expensive wine from people trying to curry favor with him. He sipped his tea slowly before replying, “You’ve started at a new hospital. As your former mentor, I haven’t given you a proper congratulatory gift yet.” “This is… for me?” Karina asked, her voice tinged with disbelief. Wilfred’s gaze was steady as he replied, “Don’t like it? If not, I can send it back and we can find something else later.” He raised his hand to call the server over. “Wait! No need. I like it a lot,” Karina interjected hastily, stopping him in his tracks. The idea of going gift shopping with him later felt uncomfortably like a date. And knowing Wilfred’s personality, w
Wilfred’s gaze swept over her without a word, and Karina climbed into the car on her own. When choosing her seat, she instinctively moved toward the back, but before she could get in, Wilfred spoke, “Sit in the front. It’s more convenient.” Karina hesitated briefly. Not wanting to appear overly particular, she complied and took the passenger seat. Although there was a saying that the front seat was reserved for a girlfriend, Wilfred didn’t strike her as someone who cared about such details. She decided to pretend she didn’t know. After buckling her seatbelt, a phone suddenly appeared in front of her. She looked up, her face full of confusion and surprise. Wilfred glanced sideways at her, one hand on the steering wheel, the car still stationary. “I haven’t decided on a restaurant yet. I’ll be driving soon. You pick something.” Karina took the phone. As Wilfred drove, she scrolled through the options, narrowing it down to three restaurants. But her mild indecisivenes
Karina forced a smile. “Really, it’s fine. You all go ahead.”Yvette pouted, her disappointment clear as she relented. “Alright then.”Once the others had left, Karina tried to refocus on work. She pulled out her research materials, determined to get something done. Yet, no matter how hard she tried, her thoughts kept wandering. The cheerful chatter from outside finally snapped her out of it, making her realize just how distracted she had been.Karina gave a wry smile and muttered to herself, “This is why you don’t get ahead of yourself. Seriously, one of life’s biggest delusions.”For a fleeting moment, she had thought Wilfred might feel something for her too. But it was better this way, she told herself—better to wake up now than to fall in too deep later. Romance wasn’t her strong suit; focusing on her career was safer.While others might drown their heartbreak in food or a night out, Karina chose the most grueling outlet: work. It might be exhausting, but it was effective. S
After hearing Wilfred’s response, the director could barely contain his excitement. He immediately signed the contract.As he finished, the director couldn’t help but remark, “Dr. Wilfred, I had a feeling you’d be a great ally for our hospital. And now I see I was absolutely right!”Wilfred replied in his usual composed tone, “Well, considering you’ve helped me solve a big problem, it’s only fair I return the favor.”The director froze for a moment. When had he ever helped Wilfred? He had no idea what Wilfred was referring to.Instinctively, he glanced at Karina, catching the fleeting surprise and uncertainty in her expression. Realization dawned, and he let out a hearty laugh. “Dr. Wilfred, you’re too kind! Honestly, Dr. Norman is so talented. She’s hardly a burden. If anything, we’re the ones benefiting.”The rest of the conversation blurred in Karina’s mind. Her thoughts were stuck on Wilfred’s earlier comment, delivered so casually yet carrying so much weight. Was it really
Karina froze for a moment, watching as Wilfred walked through the crowd toward her. He wasn’t wearing his white coat but casual clothes—a khaki turtleneck sweater that softened the sharp angles of his features, paired with tailored pants. The outfit gave off a relaxed, homely vibe, yet the air of aloofness surrounding him remained untouched. If anything, that distance only added to his allure, intensifying the crowd’s fascination and desire to get closer. Wilfred extended a hand to the hospital director. “Dr. Lincoln, thank you for personally greeting me.” “No need for thanks, Dr. Wilfred,” the director said with a chuckle. “It’s a privilege to have someone of your stature visit our hospital. As the director, it’s my duty to show the proper respect.” Their handshake was brief, followed by the usual pleasantries. Karina kept her gaze down, avoiding any indication of familiarity with Wilfred. She guessed he would prefer it that way, and her suspicion was confirmed when
For a moment, she wanted to ask Karina, "If you’re so eager to study, why don’t you just sign up for a class?" But seeing Karina’s confused expression, she swallowed her words and instead said, “It’s time to eat. You need to take care of yourself. Just the other day, I saw you taking medicine for your stomach pain.” Karina wanted to cover the phone, but it was too late. Wilfred had already heard everything. The other end of the line fell silent for a moment. Karina was a little afraid of this silence. After the female doctor left, she tried to explain, “I really have been eating well…” Wilfred interrupted, “Can you charge your meal card at the cafeteria? I’ll load it up for you with my account.” This way, he could get real-time notifications whenever she ate or didn’t eat. Karina recognized the firm tone in his voice and reluctantly accepted. After the meal card was loaded, with Wilfred constantly monitoring her meals, Karina never had to worry about skipping a
Harley replied, “The bottom line is, if you can't get it done, Wilfred will have to resign.”Boom!Karina felt like she had been struck by lightning, frozen in place for a moment. After the shock passed, overwhelming anger followed! She couldn’t believe that Wilfred had personally proposed it. She could tell how much he loved his profession, and there was no way he would voluntarily say he would give up his career. It had to be because they pressured him! However, Harley said, “You’ve got it wrong. It was definitely Wilfred who proposed it himself.” His gaze turned more meaningful. “That’s why I said, he cares about you. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have made so many exceptions for you.” Karina could barely process his words, her mind only echoing that one sentence that Wilfred cared about her.Just the thought of it felt like being burned, as though her heart was on fire. Her heart became a tangled mess, and she couldn’t bring herself to ask Wilfred directly. She cou
Karina hadn’t made this decision on a whim. She had long since decided, but the unexpected situation with Kieran had delayed her. If it weren’t for Kieran, she would have been preparing for the surgery by now. Wilfred stared at her for a moment. “It’s clear you really want to give it a try. Go ahead, try it.” Karina was momentarily taken aback. “Did you think I wouldn’t agree?” he asked. She nodded slightly, her face flushing a little as she realized he had seen through her thoughts. “Yes, I thought you would stop me.” Wilfred smiled, his eyes showing amusement, a smile that for the first time, he didn’t try to hide. “Ambition is a good thing. I won’t stop your growth.” Some people nurture a plant, trying to shape it exactly the way they want it to grow. It is similar to how many parents treat their children. But the result is often that the plant grows crooked, its branches stunted or deformed due to constant interference. These were consequences Wilfred did
But after seeing the project proposal, Karina’s expression shifted, clearly moved. “How is this…?”The director immediately responded, “Karina, you’ve worked on this project before?”“Yeah, but I withdrew halfway,” Karina replied, quickly composing herself to not appear too surprised.Upon hearing this, Dr. Carter chuckled lightly.The director assumed that Karina and Dr. Carter were already familiar with each other, and after giving it some thought, he couldn’t resist his excitement and decided to take on the research project.“Karina, this project was personally recommended by Dr. Carter. You’d better give it your all!”In response to the director’s encouragement, Karina merely smiled faintly.Once she left the office, even that small, polite smile faded away.Dr. Carter noticed the change in her expression and couldn’t help but chuckle. “Did your expression really change that quickly? You’re here, in a new place, unfamiliar with everything. And now, I’m giving you this big p