Chapter 972

Orion shook his head but held onto Nina’s hand even tighter. In the next moment, he slowly raised his hand.

Nash immediately reached out, understanding what Orion wanted.

The emotion welled up in Nina, and her voice broke as she spoke, "Orion, I promise you, once you’re better, we’ll go back to the place where your dad and I grew up. I’ll take you to school and pick you up every day.

"I’ll take you to see your grandparents. It’s nothing like the place you’ve been, with war all around. You’ll be able to play every day and eat all the delicious food you want."

Orion nodded, his strained voice barely above a whisper, "Okay."

Pharaoh heard Nina’s words, and though it stung, he could not blame her. He understood that Nina’s upbringing had been vastly different from the values of the Yaren Tribe.

"I’ll go make you something to eat," Nina said, gently patting Orion’s hand before standing up.

Nash hesitated for a moment, noticing the sadness in Pharaoh’s eyes. He gave Pharaoh a meaning