The security team was closely connected with James and his team, so Nina naturally turned to them first."The Captain has not returned, and we don’t know when he will," one of the guards answered her."Do you know where he went?" Nina asked again."We’re not sure."Their answers were unhelpful. At a time when she needed his company the most, Nash was not there. Her anger had cooled somewhat with time, and she was willing to listen to his explanation and believe him. Why wouldn’t he just explain? Did he not love her anymore? Even if he didn’t, he should at least make it clear. She hated this ambiguity.So she insisted, "Call James and ask where they are and when Nash will be back.""Yes, ma’am." The guard complied with her request.Nina maintained her composure, subtly inquiring about Nash’s whereabouts.After the call, the guard reported, "Ma’am, it seems like the Captain won’t be returning tonight.""Did you ask where he is?""They didn’t say."Nina pressed her lips tog
"I'm leaving not because he isn't coming back," Nina said, her voice filled with sadness. She had endured years of being with Nash, never feeling trusted and always summoned and dismissed at his convenience. She was tired of his neglect. She felt that she had forgiven him too easily and that he did not cherish her. Since that was the case, she decided it was time to stop holding onto false hope."Ma’am, please wait a little longer," the security guards pleaded, almost ready to kneel before her.Nina had lost all patience. No matter what they said, she was determined to leave. She moved forward, her pregnant belly leading the way. The guards, not daring to physically stop her, had no choice but to let her pass.Nina left without any further hindrance. For safety reasons, the guards followed her to ensure nothing happened to her.Knowing she couldn't walk far, Nina called someone to pick her up. She decided to go back to her parents' house.Within ten minutes, Yvonne arrived in
"Okay," Yvonne said without hesitation, taking her back home.Nina fell silent, feeling an emptiness in her heart. Loving someone meant caring about their attitude and hoping they valued her feelings. In reality, the disparity was significant.Suddenly, Yvonne slammed on the brakes. Fortunately, Nina was wearing her seatbelt, but she was still startled."Damn it, who’s blocking the road with so many cars?" Yvonne's road rage flared up. "Scaring people like this in the middle of the night! Good thing my driving skills are solid."The headlights made it hard for Nina to see what was happening. She couldn’t make out what was going on.Then, the car door opened.Yvonne, ready to yell, bit back her words when she saw who it was."It’s late. Come back home with me. We can talk there. I’m back now," Nash stood at the car door, speaking to her calmly.Hearing his voice, Nina looked up to see Nash’s face close to hers. He seemed to have rushed over and his clothes were disheveled. Howev
Nina never wanted to hear those words. They made her uncomfortable, but she still said, "Do you think I can't survive without you? While you were with Miranda, I lived just fine. If you're worried about the baby, I have friends and parents. He'll be born healthy without you worrying."Her tone was resolute.Nash was worried about her future. Being with him now was happy, but what if one day he wasn't himself anymore, becoming a beast that could harm her? That would be the worst pain for her.Though reluctant, he had to consider the reality of their situation. Seeing Nina’s cold expression, he worried that his decision might be wrong, potentially causing her harm."Are you going back to your parents'?" Nash asked calmly."Yes," Nina replied.Nash glanced at her belly. "You can go back, but take care of yourself and avoid getting hurt. Don't wander around too much to avoid danger. I can't promise I'll be there when the baby is born, but I will ensure you both are well taken care of
"And besides, he doesn’t come home, he let Miranda out, and I’m angry. I vent my anger, which is within reason, right? But he always leaves. Even when he came to find me, he agreed to let me go back to my parents' house. Doesn’t that mean he’s giving up?" Nina's eyes reddened, on the verge of tears.She held them back, not wanting anyone else to see her cry. Crying alone in a corner was enough.Yvonne did not fully understand. "Go back for a few days and see what he says later. Maybe he’s just respecting your decision, afraid you’d resent him if he begged you to stay. Men and women think differently. But as long as there's love, these issues can be worked out.""Yeah, nothing is an issue," Nina said with a bitter smile. "But he needs to compromise for me just once.""Don’t think about it anymore. Let’s go home, get some sleep, and you’ll feel better tomorrow," Yvonne tried to comfort her.Nina fell silent, swallowing her sadness and accepting the reality. Just like when they first
Her parents had previously expressed their frustration about the matter. However, she was still their daughter, and despite their complaints, they cherished her deeply. Moreover, they were about to become grandparents, something they had longed for. They had always hoped Nina would have a child, so even when they were no longer around, she wouldn't be alone. Thus, they accepted it."No, Mom," Nina said to them. "At that time, I wasn't ready, so I didn't tell you. I'm really sorry about that."Zion, standing by the door, noticed Yvonne had brought her home and immediately guessed, "Did you have another fight with Nash?"He guessed right, but Nina did not want to face it. "Can't I come home without it being a big deal? It's not like I haven't stayed here before. You’re always jumping to conclusions and assuming the worst.""We’re just worried about you," Julia said. "We only want you to be happy. You’re pregnant, and if you’re upset, your father and I will be heartbroken. So we wan
"Is that so?" Nina could not be sure. Her memories were fragmented, recollections brought on by stress. She had no idea what she had truly gone through.Zion sighed deeply, his voice heavy with emotion. "I'm sorry we hid it from you. When you went missing, we reported it to the police. They said you disappeared from school, but they couldn't find you. After months of searching, you returned on your own. When we saw you, you were covered in wounds, curled up at our doorstep. You were mumbling incoherently, clearly out of your mind, and then you passed out. You were unconscious for a long time. When you woke up, you were back to normal, but you couldn’t remember anything that happened. You had even incorporated others’ memories as your own."Thinking back to that time, it was a dark period for them."You didn’t want to remember, so we didn’t want others to know, fearing it would hurt you again," Julia explained. "You didn’t want to remember, so we didn’t want anyone else to know eit
As her father, how could Zion not worry? Even though he did not mention it in front of Julia, he kept it in his heart, fearing Nina might repeat her past mistakes.Julia’s heart raced with anxiety over this matter. Nina comforted her, soothing her until she finally calmed down and went to rest. Zion remained in the living room, waiting for Nina. When Julia had gone to the bedroom, Zion sat there, calmly drinking tea, and asked, "What’s been happening lately?"Hearing her father's question, Nina walked over. "What is it, Dad?""You haven’t been home in a long time," Zion said. "Your mother already mentioned that you came back with a big belly. Have you even considered how long it’s been since you spent time with us? Have you been too busy, or has something happened? Is your relationship with Nash really stable?"His concern was primarily for her happiness and safety."Dad, you really don’t need to worry. I can handle it."Zion pressed on, "Have they come after you again?"Nina