Nina's expression changed. She was worried about him, but he responded with such irresponsible words."Nash, do you even know what you're saying?"Nash laughed, "Is this your first day knowing me? This is who I am. Maybe I'll do something to hurt you in the future!"Looking at his unfamiliar face and hearing such words, Nina felt her worry was misplaced. She pushed him hard, anger etched on her face. "I've overthought everything. I see now you're beyond saving. Since you won't listen to reason, I won't waste my breath. Do whatever you want. I'm done!"Nash stumbled back a couple of steps, lowering his head so Nina couldn't see his face. She couldn't understand why they had come to this point, why Nash had changed so much. She felt like being here today was a joke.She was about to leave but then remembered why she came. She stopped and said, "I came here today to find Miranda and ask her if she was involved in luring me into the organization. You should know Miranda’s character be
"Am I dying? Why does it hurt so much?" Nina had never experienced pain like this before.Nash looked at her, sweat starting to bead on his forehead. "You're not dying. The baby is coming. Just hold on a little longer.""Ah!" Nina couldn't help but cry out in pain, her veins standing out as she looked at him. "Nash, this is your child. You have to take good care of him. His life depends on you."Nina knew that giving birth would take every last bit of her strength. As long as she could still breathe, she needed to make sure Nash would take care of their child.Nash looked at her without speaking. The scent of blood filled the air, and his eyes turned red as he took deep breaths.Seeing him silent, Nina assumed he hadn't agreed and continued, "This is your first child... Even if you marry someone else in the future, don't let him suffer... He only has you..."Tears streamed from Nina's eyes. Nash's grip on the car seat was so strong that he tore a deep gash into the upholstery.
Quincy soon returned with news."Nash, there’s a doctor here, an obstetrician with thirty years of experience."The doctor was a middle-aged woman with glasses, exuding an air of professionalism, which reassured them."Please save my wife. Ensure that both she and the baby are safe. I’ll pay whatever it takes!" Nash pleaded with the doctor, willing to give up everything for their safety."Let me through, quickly!" The doctor, focused and diligent, wasted no time and went straight to Nina.The traffic jam seemed unmovable for the time being.Nina was already bleeding. She had scheduled a C-section and was in contact with her doctor. Today, she planned to deal with Miranda and then head to the hospital for delivery. The unexpected onset of labor meant she had to deliver naturally. She desperately wanted Nash’s presence, her hands reaching out but failing to find him. She grabbed onto anything for support, crying out in pain.The doctor beside her tried to soothe her, "Don’t worr
As Nash spoke, his eyes turned completely red. He did not offer Nina any comforting promises about the baby. Her survival was essential. Nash knew himself well. Whether it was due to his physical condition or his feelings for Nina, he could not face raising a child without her.Nash's words ignited a fire within Nina. She could not afford to give in to despair. Gritting her teeth, she mustered all her strength, fighting against the pain and exhaustion."Nash, you bastard!" Nina growled through her gritted teeth. As she pushed with all her might, she felt the baby finally leave her body. The immense effort left her utterly drained, and she collapsed, her body going limp.A loud cry filled the car.The doctor lifted the newborn, announcing with relief, "It's a boy." The doctor then turned to Nash, showing him the baby. But the sight and smell of blood overwhelmed him. The tiny, defenseless baby, crying and vulnerable, triggered an intense, almost violent reaction in Nash. He clen
Nash immediately strode out with determined steps.---A long time passed.Nina felt like she was already dead. Surrounded by darkness, she couldn’t tell where she was, only that she was terrified. She didn't want to die. She hadn't heard her baby's cry and hadn't seen her baby's face. She didn't know if it was a boy or a girl, alive or dead. She had a strong will to survive, but her body was exhausted.She didn’t know how long she drifted in the void. Suddenly, she saw a dark figure, tall and indistinct, waiting ahead of her. Nina felt a chill of fear and asked, "Who are you?"The figure didn’t respond.Unsure, she asked again, "Are you here to take me to hell?"The figure remained silent.Nina started to think it was a statue. Then, it moved slightly. She felt a flutter of fear but also found it absurd. She was a ghost now. Why should she fear another ghost?She walked toward it. The figure turned around slowly, lifting its head. She saw a face without features, and she sc
Nina felt like she had walked to the gates of hell and scared herself awake. It was unbelievable, like a dream. As she tried to make sense of everything, the door opened again, and Nash walked in. He was dressed in a suit, tall and imposing, with chiseled features and deep eyes."Are you feeling any discomfort?" Nash asked calmly.Nina, excited, got out of bed again. "I'm fine. Have you seen our baby? The nurse said he's in an incubator, but I haven't been allowed to see him yet."Nash noticed she was barefoot and silently walked over, placing slippers in front of her. "I've seen him. He's very cute. His eyes look like yours, his nose like mine. He's quite lively, crying and fussing a lot. I think he'll be a mischievous boy."As he spoke, Nina began to imagine their child. A smile played on her lips as she slipped on the slippers. "Really? A mischievous boy sounds good. He won't get bullied, but we must educate him well so he doesn’t go astray.""Yes, I understand," Nash said, w
Nash gazed deeply at her, gently tucking a stray lock of hair behind her ear. "Nina, you've always brought me surprises."Hearing this, Nina felt reassured. She grasped Nash's hand, her eyes welling up with tears. "Please, don’t disappoint me again, okay? The baby and I want a stable family, a healthy environment to grow up in. This isn’t too much to ask, is it? You’ve experienced it yourself, haven’t you?"Nash replied, "You won't forgive me."Nina furrowed her brows. "Why wouldn’t I forgive you? I know you’ve sacrificed a lot for me. Even if there were difficulties, as long as I can understand, I’m willing to believe in you.""Understood," Nash said softly. "Then I'll tell you the truth. You were right. I had held Miranda captive, but she's not here anymore. Don’t worry, I won't face any repercussions. I've made her pay for what she did to you."He smiled as he said this, as if avenging her brought him great satisfaction, making Nina feel uneasy."What did you do?" she asked.
Nina felt deeply touched. "Meeting you has been a blessing for me too. We've helped each other so much!"Seeing that they had a lot to talk about, Nash said, "Scarlett works for me now. Didn't you mention wanting to learn self-defense? Scarlett can teach you.""Really?" Nina's eyes lit up. "I'd love that! Once I’ve fully recovered, I definitely want to learn!"Nash smiled, genuinely happy to see Nina excited. He hoped she could protect herself."You two keep chatting. There's plenty of time," Nash said.Nina looked at him. "Are you leaving?"Nash nodded. "I have a lot to take care of. I'll come back to be with you once I'm done.""Okay." Nina did not want to hold him up.Nash left, gently closing the door behind him.Outside, a well-dressed man in his fifties, looking like a butler, was waiting. He was accompanied by four or five burly bodyguards. The butler bowed respectfully to Nash."Three months is your deadline. Please remember our agreement."Nash's expression was cold