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Chapter 681

Author: Faith Shaw
"Probably, but I feel like I've caused you trouble."

"Don't say that. We're friends, and this isn't your fault. You've helped me with so much. If I didn't say such polite things, neither should you. Are we not friends?" Penelope laughed and added, "By the way, I have some great news for you. Our drama is a hit!"

Nina was pleasantly surprised. "Really?"

Penelope continued, "Yes, it's been steadily gaining momentum and now has the highest ratings in history. When you have time, you should check it out. Also, 'Demon Bone' started strong but is now falling apart. Everyone's criticizing it online, saying the plot is dragging and it looks like it's going to have a bad ending. Its ratings are dropping day by day. We won this round!"

"That's fantastic," Nina said. "I expected as much."

She had always had high hopes for their show. Even when the initial buzz was low, she believed it had potential.

She thought, even if the audience's acceptance wasn't high, at least breaking even would be
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    Pregnancy was inherently difficult for a woman. With her belly so big now, he had not fulfilled his duties as a father. He had not been there to take care of her, leaving her to face everything alone, and this filled him with guilt. He owed Nina a lot.Seeing his reddened eyes, Nina smiled and placed her hand over his. "Isn't everything fine now? Pregnancy comes with some discomfort, but even the hard parts are filled with happiness. Every day, I look forward to his arrival, and just thinking about it makes me happy."Nash said, "You've been through so much. I don't want you to have to go through this again."Nina laughed. "Are you saying one child is enough for you?"Nash replied softly, "Once the baby is born, you'll have gone through so much. I don't want you to endure that again."He had learned about the process of childbirth. Carrying a baby for ten months, with the child growing each day, he knew it became increasingly uncomfortable for her. It was a tough journey, and wh

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    Nash paused for a moment, surprised. "He moved!"Nina felt it too. "See, I told you it was real."Nash pressed his face against her belly. "Do you think he can sense me?"Nina looked down at him, smiling. "Probably. Babies are quite perceptive, even before they're born. I think he can hear us talking."Nash was overjoyed. It was a new feeling, the joy of becoming a father. He kissed Nina's belly, cherishing their time together.Nina stroked his hair. "You'll get to meet him soon. Even though you haven't been around much lately, you'll have plenty of time to bond with him once he's born."Nash smiled without saying a word. He helped Nina to the bedroom. She wanted to take a bath and rest. He prepared a nightgown for her and helped her with a bath. These were tasks Nina had always done for Nash, but now the roles were reversed. Nina felt a bit shy but reminded herself that they were about to have a child, so she let Nash take on the responsibilities of a husband and father.Na

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    "Yeah." Nash replied.Nina was stunned for a few seconds. She had not fully processed the information. The hero she had always looked up to, Zac, had turned out to be a figment of her imagination. Did that mean her relationship with Nash was based on her imagination? She had followed in the footsteps of a hero only to be told that it was all due to a mix-up in her memories. It was hard for her to accept.It felt like her belief was slowly crumbling. Even though she had doubted it before, she didn't want to shatter this beautiful illusion.Staring at Nash, she felt a deep-seated rejection and denial. "No way," Nina insisted. "Impossible! How could my memories be wrong? I remember it clearly!"Seeing her struggle to accept the truth, Nash tried to comfort her softly. "Even if it wasn’t true, it doesn't matter. Fate brought us together, and that's what counts. Don't dwell on it."Nina couldn't hear his words. If this wasn't real, then what was? What had she been holding onto

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    Nash was fortunate.In the first half of his life, he was not sure what he was striving for. On the surface, he had achieved a few things, holding a respectable position, but his life felt incomplete and hollow. He was merely getting by, with no clear direction. Even returning to the York family to fulfill his grandfather’s wishes was more of an obligation than a desire.He knew his grandfather felt guilty towards him. Growing up in the York family, he never experienced parental love and was burdened with the family's expectations. His life was materially rich but emotionally barren. His grandfather, feeling sorry for him, wished for someone to love him properly. And then Nina appeared.Hearing this, Nina felt a bit of bittersweetness. Maybe it was because she was pregnant, her thoughts were more sensitive, and she felt more vulnerable."Nash," Nina looked down, feeling that her past imagination no longer mattered as much. "Will we be able to stay together happily? Without doub

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    Nash chuckled, pinching her nose. "If you really like kids that much, we can adopt in the future. I don't want you to suffer anymore. This baby came as a surprise and has already caused you a lot of discomfort."Nina reassured him, "It's not tough. Let’s just go with the flow. As long as we’re happy, everything will be fine!"Nash looked at her with loving eyes, a natural smile forming on his lips. "It's late. Let's get some sleep.""Okay," Nina agreed, lying down and finding a comfortable position to sleep. After all the running around, she really needed a good rest.Nash kissed her forehead, then her lips, each kiss filled with tenderness. But it still did not feel enough. He held her tightly, soothing her, and lulling her to sleep. Soon, Nina drifted off into a peaceful slumber. Nash watched her sleeping, his face lit up with happiness. With her by his side, he felt ready to face any challenge that came their way.The next morning, Nina woke up late. The sun was already high

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    Nash helped Nina to her seat, thoughtfully pulling out the chair for her. These were tasks the helpers usually handled, but he found a sense of accomplishment in doing even the smallest things for her. In matters of love, he didn’t have much experience, but he knew he needed to be attentive and considerate to his woman.Nina noticed a change in Nash but couldn't quite pinpoint what was different. Perhaps their relationship had just become closer. The breakfast spread was simple but offered a variety of options. Nina, wanting to ensure she got the necessary nutrients, chose some eggs, beef, and pasta. Nash sat beside her, helping to serve her favorite foods. "That's enough, I can't eat that much," Nina protested, gently pushing his hand away. Just because she was pregnant didn’t mean she needed to eat everything in sight.Nash disagreed, "You're pregnant, but you don't seem to be gaining much weight. When I hold you, you're still so light. You need more nutrition, so eat a bit m

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    Felix was just a bit slower.James gave him a smug look, feeling proud of his quick reaction!Inside, Nina was startled by their shouting. Flustered, she quickly pushed Nash away! She then picked up her fork, pretending nothing had happened. Her face flushed red, and she dared not look up, hoping they had not noticed anything.Nash, taken aback by the sudden push, stumbled back a couple of steps, surprised by Nina's strength. He looked towards the door and saw the two men standing like watchmen, blocking the view. Nash's face darkened with irritation, his sharp eyes fixing on them. His moment with Nina had been interrupted, and he was far from pleased.James and Felix looked inside, seeing only the couple eating breakfast, completely unaware that they had just interrupted an intimate moment of them kissing. Nash's clothes were wrinkled due to the result of Nina's grip, making him look slightly disheveled. As a straightforward man with little romantic experience, James did

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    He then gave Nina a kiss on the forehead before leaving with peace of mind. Nina walked him to the door, watching as James and Felix were still running, drenched in sweat and repeating their chants. She felt a bit sorry for them.Only after Nash got into the car and called them back did they finish their run. Watching them leave, Nina returned to the house.She checked her phone first and was pleased to see that 'Glory' was gaining more and more popularity each day.Nelly had complimented her sharp eye for spotting a good script, admitting that she herself didn't have such foresight.Meanwhile, Penelope Zhang's popularity had skyrocketed. The largest billboard in the city center featured her image, and fans had bought subway ads to play her show three times a day. Discussions were buzzing. Penelope had made a spectacular comeback, and her schedule was now packed with endorsements and work. Despite her busy days, she still kept in touch with Nina.Seeing Penelope's radiant pres

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