Seeing the person he loved most trying to arrange things for him tore Wilfred apart. It felt like he was feeling torn between two extremes, an unbearable torment. "I'm sorry... I just want you to be happy. I want you to—" "I know," Wilfred interrupted gently, offering Nina a soft smile. His eyes were full of warmth and sincerity as they rested on Nina. "Nina, can I hug you?" This was the first and only time he had asked, and it would be the last. Once Orion's bone marrow transplant was successful and he recovered, Micah and Pharaoh would prepare the ceremony for her. Nina would not stay long in the Yaren Tribe and she would return to Birkham with Nash. Wilfred had already established his practice in Salterra. If he closed it and followed her to Birkham, his feelings for her would be obvious to everyone. He and Nina might not see anything wrong with it, maintaining a respectful distance, but others would not see it that way. Wilfred could handle the gossip, but he would no
Before the test results were in and before Pharaoh had finished the surgery, no one was allowed to approach Mr. Kerr. Nash held Nina’s hand tightly. "Don't be afraid, I’ll be right here with you." "Okay."Even without his reassurance, Nina knew Nash would never leave her side.Three long hours passed before the door to the lab finally opened. Pharaoh stepped out first, followed by Wilfred, who was pushing a bed with Orion lying on it. His pale face was framed by the stark contrast of the blue oxygen mask."How is he?"Nina rushed forward, her legs feeling weak beneath her."The surgery was successful," Pharaoh said. "Once the anesthesia wears off, he’ll wake up. But we’ll need to monitor him for a while. If there are no complications, he can go back to living like any other child."Nina could not hold back her tears, crying out in relief, "That’s wonderful!"Her entire focus was on Orion at that moment.But Micah had not forgotten about Mr. Kerr. Just then, Mr. Joker arrive
When Nina rushed over, Pharaoh was lying on the bed, with Wilfred hurriedly performing an examination. In truth, Micah had already arranged for others to check on Pharaoh before Wilfred arrived. Pharaoh's condition was a result of overexertion, and more critically, his body had weakened from testing medicines on himself. Among everyone, Micah trusted Wilfred the most.Wilfred quickly assessed the situation and realized that Pharaoh’s current state was due to his efforts in saving Orion. As Wilfred treated him, he could not help but admire Pharaoh’s dedication. The fact that Pharaoh had gone to such lengths for Nina’s child showed how much he truly cared for her and how earnestly he was trying to make amends.Wilfred immediately began preparing medicine, but Nina was frantic. "Wilfred, how is my father?"The word "father" seemed to carry a magical weight. Lying on the bed, Pharaoh slowly opened his eyes. Seeing Nina standing before him, his eyes welled up with tears. "Ivy, I th
As more people voiced their discontent, Pharaoh remained silent, his expression stern.At that moment, Micah stepped forward. "The position of Yaren Tribe leader has always been hereditary. If any of you think you can be the leader, then show us your true capabilities."His sharp, cold eyes scanned the crowd.In such a short time, there was no chance for any significant change to happen."What true capabilities does this lady have?""And the man beside her, wasn’t he a soldier in Birkham? And didn’t Salterra send an envoy looking for him? Now, he’s working for Salterra!""Keeping someone like him in our tribe is a threat to our survival!""No, we can’t let them stay!"......Micah’s voice boomed with authority, "I’m the leader now. If I decide someone stays, they stay. If you have a problem with that, you’re free to leave."There were many in the tribe. Even if some left, there were always others to train. In any case, Micah would not allow anyone to speak ill of Nina. Her st
And this decision was one she and Nash had made together. Seeing the determination and confidence in Nina's eyes, Micah knew there was no point in trying to persuade her otherwise.However, he was determined to provide her with all the support she needed. In a hoarse voice, he said, "Nina, you're always welcome here. If you ever feel like managing the tribe, the position of leader is yours."And if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to call me. I'll be there to help you immediately."Nash had the financial resources, and Nina had her own savings. Power? The influence of the York family was still strong. Even though she had transferred her shares to Aunt Zoe before leaving, Aunt Zoe never accepted them. Everything was still under Nina's name. Once they returned, she would restore everything to its rightful place. With Nash's business acumen, he could easily rebuild a commercial empire. They would not lack for anything in terms of material wealth or living conditions.Micah
Leaving Orion here was nothing but beneficial."I understand your thoughts. You believe that keeping the child with you will convince Dominic that you're genuinely unguarded. But remember, there's always a bigger fish," Pharaoh said quietly, his voice full of concern. "Don't forget, he's the president of Salterra. He wouldn't have gotten to where he is without being formidable."Nina fell silent, realizing she had overlooked that fact."So, we'll leave Orion here for now, and Nash and I will go ahead.""If all goes well, you can come back to get him. Nina, I just want to make up for everything I owe you. Even if it costs me my life, I won't let anything happen to him," Pharaoh said, his voice husky and resolute.Nina's breath caught in her throat. She had seen the lengths Pharaoh had gone to for Orion."Father..." she whispered, reaching out to embrace him.Pharaoh patted her shoulder gently. "Child, staying here with the Yaren Tribe would be the best choice for you. But I know
"And... Daddy!" Parting was already emotional. However, hearing Orion say that made it feel as though someone was carving into Nina and Nash's hearts with a sharp knife, one slow cut at a time. "We will. We’ll come back together to get you," they promised in unison. Their voices were thick with emotion, as if something was lodged in their throats, making it impossible to swallow the pain. But they had no choice. They could only keep moving forward without looking back.Orion watched them leave, not shedding a single tear. Pharaoh knelt beside Orion, speaking to him with patience. "What do you want to do, grandson? Do you want to go out and play, or would you like to start school?"At five years old, children in the Yaren Tribe were usually finishing their last year of kindergarten and preparing to enter the first grade. But because of his health, Orion had not had the chance to attend school. Like most kids, he longed for playmates and the experience of school.Looking up at
When interacting with strangers, Orion was particularly quiet, and in this case, he did not say a word. Seeing his silence, the other kids began to sneer, "If you can't talk, why are you even here to learn? I think you should be in a school for disabled kids!""Exactly!"These kids were brought in with the expectation of making a new friend, but instead, they found someone who would not talk. Feeling frustrated, they started to ridicule him, assuming he was mute. Orion, though he disliked talking, was not mute or incapable. He glared at them and said firmly, "Apologize!"Just as the kids were about to mock him further, they noticed Micah striding over with a serious expression."Mr. Micah!" they all called out in unison.Orion looked at Micah, his gaze softening though he remained silent. Micah nodded, crouching down to place a hand gently on Orion’s head. "Orion, how are you feeling?"One of the boys, dressed in a white t-shirt with tanned skin, pointed at Orion and said,