Nina stopped in her tracks, her demeanor devoid of the harmony that would typically exist between them as spouses, instead exuding an air of detachment more akin to that of superior and subordinate: “Mr. York, do you have any further instructions?”

Nash turned his head, gazing at Nina’s somewhat distant expression, his tone carrying a commanding undertone. “Sit down.”

Nina suddenly couldn’t fathom what he intended to do next.

Nash approached.

As he drew nearer, Nina watched, sensing a difference in the air, making it feel thin, tense, and peculiar.

She remained still, but Nash took the initiative to grasp her hand.

The warmth of his palm against hers felt like a burn, and she instinctively tried to pull away. However, Nash held her firmly, not giving her the chance to withdraw, pulling her aside instead, his brows furrowed as he asked, “You’ve injured your hand. Didn’t you notice?”

His concern caught Nina off guard. “I… I’m fine,” she stammered.

“Your hand has blistered,” Nash remarked. “Why didn’t you tell me?”

She lowered her gaze to their clasped hands, which were now being examined by him. Over the many years they had known each other, there had been countless times when she wanted to hold his hand, seeking warmth and guidance. But she never had the chance. Just when she was ready to give up, he would offer her a trace of warmth again.

“It’s just a minor issue. I think it’ll be fine in a couple of days,” Nina replied.

“I’ll have someone bring over some burn ointment,” Nash stated.

it seemed like there was finally a bit of

to her wound. Watching him crouch in front of her, being

at her a little longer. She even had the ridiculous thought that being by his side for seven years, diligently taking care of him every day, was not as effective as getting a minor injury to attract his attention.

her cheek, landing perfectly on the back of Nash’s hand. He raised his gaze, noticing Nina’s moist eyes. It was the first time he had seen her show emotion

Did

feeling unlike herself. “It’s not painful, it’s just my eyes are uncomfortable. Mr. York, I won’t let this happen

not like we’re at the office. You don’t have to be fully armored in front

had lived like this. At the office, she was a qualified secretary. At home, she had the title of Mrs. York, but she still did the things a secretary

so many years. The feeling of not getting a response from the person she loved for so long would eventually become exhausting. She paused and finally spoke up, “Nash,

to stiffen, her head against his

“I’m tired today. Let’s talk about it

but to drop the subject.

in bed, Nina felt that he was behaving somewhat differently. His body was pressed tightly against hers, making her feel his warm temperature. His hand wrapped around her waist,

to slightly recoil, and his warm

“I’m not

embraced her tightly, saying, “Then you’ll gradually

against his chest, feeling the warmth enveloping her, which made her cheeks flush slightly. She looked up again, wondering if there would be a turning point in

if

rang, diverting his attention to the device. The words she

the roles of

as a secretary. But this fleeting thought lasted only a second. When he picked up the phone and saw the name “Miranda” on the screen, she

to its usual calmness. He released her and sat up, paying no heed

“Hello.”

and passed her by as he exited the bedroom to

entertain such fantasies? His heart belongs to

feeling inexplicably bitter, with warmth gathering in her eyes. She closed her eyes, refusing to shed tears for him anymore.

she would only cry secretly for him, but she never let

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