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His body was warm, carrying a strong scent of alcohol, his hot breath lingering by her ear. He’s been drinking?

“Nash,” Nina called out. But Nash wrapped his arms around her waist, burying his head in her hair, and said in a low voice, “Don’t move, let me hold you for a while.” Now Nina didn’t move. She didn’t quite understand why he drank so much.

Under the covers, Nina lay for a long time, her body almost stiff, wondering when he would get up. But he showed no intention of getting up, just lingering on her, greedy. He wouldn’t mistake her for Miranda again, would he?

Nina called out again, “Nash…”

“I just want to lie like this for a while, Nina.” 1

Hearing this, Nina fell silent again. The fact that he called her name meant he

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didn’t see her as another woman. She rarely saw him in this state, feeling a bit

at a loss.

But her heart softened, fearing he would fall asleep like this, fearing he would catch a cold. She nudged him, “Don’t sleep like this. Either take a bath or cover yourself properly…”

Nash rolled over, and with a lift of his hand, Nina and the blanket were in his arms. He held her tightly, her nose filled with his breath, alcohol, and his fresh

scent.

At the same time, she was flustered, her eyes meeting his. He hadn’t closed his eyes, his deep gaze fixed on her, brows slightly furrowed, as if not too pleased. Why did she have to speculate whether he was happy or not? Was she thinking too much? She didn’t want to pay too much attention to him.

Nash’s hand caressed her forehead. The

warmth of his large palm made her feel unfamiliar. She tilted her head slightly, causing Nash to pause, and he asked

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carefully, “Does it hurt?”

Nina felt a sourness in her nose, perhaps from too much grievance, unable to withstand his concern. “Why are you asking these questions?” Her words carried a tone of complaint.

Nash patted her back as if to soothe her emotions. “I won’t let you go to such dangerous places again in the future.”

Was he really concerned about her? Just a moment ago, he was saying their

marriage was just a transaction, telling her not to overthink.

help but look at him again. This time, he had closed his eyes, but his hand continued to comfort her. In that moment, Nina

to him. But her hand stopped in mid–air,

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knew very well, this was just a fleeting

return to normal. He was Nash, and she could only be Nina. Her

have fallen asleep. She finally

was actually very easy to please but the idea of receiving Nash’s love feels like an

Nina closed her eyes too, hoping time could stop, so she wouldn’t have

bed was

the bedside, with a few lines written in

gone to the office.

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rest. Remember to eat well.”

it was a bank card. Nina picked it up, remembering the two hundred thousand he spent on Miranda yesterday. Did he think that she

thinking. Loving Miranda while not divorcing her, what was the point?

she fell in love with him, why she willingly stayed by his

breaking away made her heart ache. She had spent all

awake and not sacrifice everything for a man. One–sided infatuation

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put the bank card away in a drawer and didn’t take it out

also messaged her, saying her art exhibition was starting today and asking her to come and support her. Despite Yvonne’s sometimes unreliable advice, she worked hard and was a somewhat famous painter and

herself. She brought a bouquet of flowers, and Yvonne, who was entertaining guests, immediately excused herself and came over. “Hi, my darling!”

her back and

really happy you came. You’re always so

bit embarrassed. “It’s my oversight.”

best friend, and I understand,” Yvonne reassured

Nina was very busy with work. She only had time to occasionally catch up with Yvonne.

again, “How’s the divorce going?”

are you trying to get me divorced, or

hit? Nash

should hold him

Yvonne exclaimed.

teasing me,” Nina said. “No smart person would sign such an agreement, and how could Nash

pursed her lips. “I just want to stand up for you. In

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women, while you’ve lost so many years of your youth. Even if you divorce,

Nina ›

invite me to witness your achievements? Let’s talk about something

I’ll always be here to help you through tough

and she smiled and

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