Chapter 85

Nina was gasping for breath, letting the cold wind hit her, yet she remained oblivious to the chill as she was too consumed by her need to escape.

She didn’t know how long she’d been running. Exhausted, she finally stopped, panting heavily.

With her hands on her knees, tears streamed down her face, falling to the ground without her noticing.

In that moment, Nina realized her cheeks were soaked with tears, each warm droplet turning icy, stinging her skin.

Why did it have to be this way?

Why?

Nina silently questioned herself, why did all the good things turn out to be lies?

She believed that Nash’s most tender and attractive demeanor was merely a facade of compensation and guilt..

Finally, she grasped the meaning behind Miranda’s words.

married her only

no empathy and no hint of affection towards

ground, feeling her heart grow cold, her arms

wished she had a shell to retreat into, where she wouldn’t suffer any

could she do

had lost

an eternity, Nina’s stiff hands finally pushed her upright. She glanced back at the imposing villa behind her, realizing that Mrs. York’s status was never

else could she turn?

hands and feet were ice–cold, and she had nothing with her,

know where she could

head heavy and her vision blurry, until she collapsed.

him nonetheless, “You better stick to your word. Nina is a good girl, much better than that

+15 #c

BONUS

now! If you mistreat Nina even a little bit, I’ll hold you accountable!”

know what’s appropriate,”

at Nash. She was deeply concerned about his affairs, fearing he might be blinded and fall for Miranda again. If

happy expression, noticing an improvement in their relationship. So, she shouldn’t worry too

Zoe

Nash returned to the study.

computer, accessing a rather lengthy surveillance footage.

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