Nina did not like being called Ivy, so she would not be called that. Nina did not say anything, her lips pressed together tightly as she looked at Micah with deep confusion in her eyes. "What do you want from me?"Regarding the name, Micah understood her preference. Nina did not believe he would listen to this and ignore everything else she had said.Micah's voice was low and husky as he began, "Nina, I know you feel resistant. Our father did many bad things before, but it doesn't change that he genuinely cares for us. After you went missing, he searched for you tirelessly. No, he never stopped looking for you all these years."You don't know how much love he tried to make up for by showering it on Miranda when he thought she was you..."Nina raised her hand, not wanting to hear more. But Micah did not stop."You probably don't know this either. Our father, driven by ambition, conducted many experiments, turning Wilfred into a healer. But now he says he can make Wilfred normal a
"Get down!" Micah shouted, immediately pulling Nina to the ground.The entire camp quickly went on high alert. Nash began issuing orders, and Wilfred rushed to Nina's side, while Scarlett and Scott joined the main force to counter the attack. Micah tried to use the chaos to take Nina away, but Wilfred blocked him. "Mr. Micah, Nash specifically instructed that during an attack, it's best not to move around. Besides, Nina has made it clear she doesn't want any ties with the Yaren tribe."Micah's eyes flashed with anger. He was about to retort when Nina stepped forward and grabbed his wrist, her face dark with suspicion. "Did you orchestrate this attack?"Why else would Micah be standing there so calmly, ready to take her away? They talked about bringing her back to the Yaren tribe, but they had not mentioned anything about giving Nash the antidote for his poison."It wasn't me," Micah said slowly, his expression resolute. He despised war and wished to transform his country into
Micah thought he could distract Nina and take her away, but his plan was thwarted by Nash's men who discovered him. He had hoped to use the chaos to take Nina back to the Yaren tribe, but it was now impossible. This failure was entirely due to Wilfred's actions.Wilfred opened his mouth to speak, but before he could, Micah interrupted, "You better find a way to bring Nina back to the Yaren tribe!"...Two hours later."Something's wrong! Something's wrong!"The urgent cries spread throughout the camp, alarming everyone. Nina quickly ran out of her tent, seeing many wounded people returning from the outside. She froze, not seeing Nash among them, nor James or Felix. Then, a dust-covered figure caught her eye.Seeing the desperate look in James's eyes, Nina's heart raced, "James! Where is Nash? Why isn't he here?"At her words, James's eyes filled with sorrow. He lowered his head, "Miss Nina, Captain, he..."Nina's legs gave out, and she collapsed backward. Thankfully, Wilfred
Wilfred grabbed Nina. "Ivy, it's been days. You've searched the river multiple times and haven't found Nash. Felix is more experienced, and even he couldn't find him. I'm afraid..."Wilfred wanted to say that after so many days, if Nash had not been found, he was likely dead. People would not come back from the dead. Even if it was hard to accept, it had to be faced.Nina refused to listen. "Don't tell me that. As long as I haven't seen his body, I won't believe he's dead."All of you, go back! Even if it kills me, I have to find him!" Nina was distraught and on the verge of breaking down. As long as Nash's body was not found, there was still hope he was alive.With the situation so dire, she could not risk anyone else. And if Seth was targeting her, she did not care about living anymore.Wilfred had no choice but to knock Nina out and bring her back to the camp.Micah was already waiting. He wanted to take Nina back to the Yaren tribe, but Wilfred would not hand her over."Mr.
Nina suddenly looked up and saw Scarlett, her eyes filled with tears. Scarlett's clothes were tattered, her face marked with the grime of battle, and she looked exhausted.As their eyes met, Scarlett quickly ran to Nina, grasping her hand. "Nina, I'm back. I heard about Captain..."She had gone out with the soldiers to fight but had been caught in a blast, shielded by another soldier. After several days of unconsciousness, she had finally regained all her memories. Returning to the camp, she learned of Nash's sacrifice. Knowing how much Nina loved Nash, she rushed to her side, understanding that Nina would be devastated by the news.Seeing Scarlett, Nina's tears flowed uncontrollably. She was not one to cry easily, but now she could not hold it back. The man she loved most was gone forever, and she had never fully appreciated him when he was alive.Nina's grief turned into violent coughing, and to her shock, she coughed up blood. Scarlett was frightened, but Wilfred quickly han
Scarlett did not respond immediately. It felt as if she had swallowed something bitter, and her throat was full of it. She had never seen Nina so desperate, her face streaked with tears and her eyes bloodshot. Despite her own pain, Scarlett could only speak hoarsely, "Nina, only Captain knows where the child is. And with his death notice..."Even if she did not want to believe it, they had searched for days without finding Nash. He must be dead. Without him, no one knew the child's whereabouts. This was a torment for Nina.Nina couldn't control her emotions, and tears flowed like rain. "Scarlett, is this true? Please don't lie to me. I... I really want to see my child. I..."By the time she finished speaking, Nina was sobbing uncontrollably.Scarlett felt even worse, but she hugged Nina tightly, gently patting her back. "Nina, I'm not lying to you. As long as you're alive, anything is possible. Maybe Nash has already arranged everything, planned for when the child would meet you.
"Are you trying to send me away?" Wilfred asked, sensing the implication in Nina's words. His voice was raspy, tinged with a deep sadness.Nina was silent for a few seconds before she smiled and said, "Wilfred, all good things must come to an end. We each have our own paths to follow. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't be here."Wilfred had his own plans, but they had changed because of her."Yes, if it weren't for your situation, I wouldn't have come here. But Nina, I just want to do something for you, to make myself valuable," he said, sitting in front of her. His gaze was filled with determination and deep affection.Nina understood Wilfred's feelings, but her heart belonged to Nash. With Nash missing, she had no room for anyone else. Pretending not to notice, she replied, "Wilfred, you need to follow your own path. I know you feel that as a healer, you can help me...""Nina, I know now isn't the best time to say this, but I have to. If I don't, you'll never know how I feel.
Nash let go of her after he finished speaking. Then, he began to step back.Nina tried to grab him, but he moved too quickly, his body gradually becoming transparent."Nash! You jerk!" Nina shouted, waking up with a start.When she lifted her hand, she realized her face was soaked with tears.Wilfred and Micah entered the tent and immediately understood what had happened upon seeing her tear-streaked face.Micah approached Nina first. He sat on the edge of the bed, holding her hand. "Nina, it was just a nightmare. It's okay. Come back to the Yaren tribe with me."Nash had been dead for days, and they were worried about Nina being here alone. Their father had specifically instructed Micah to bring her back to the Yaren tribe.Nina shook her head. "I won't go back with you. How many times do I have to tell you? My name is Nina, not Ivy. I’m from Birkham, not the Yaren tribe."She pushed Micah's hand away. Nina's refusal to acknowledge her heritage felt like a sharp stab to Micah’