She cleaned the wound with disinfectant before bandaging it. Soon after, Quincy parked the car by the side of the road.

Nina assisted Nash into the car, glancing briefly at Scott. In that momentary look, Nash sensed her genuine concern for Scott.

Scott broke the silence, speaking gently, "You should head back first. Mr. York is injured and requires someone to look after him." He was offering Nina an out, understanding her responsibilities. After all, Mr. York was her employer, and she needed to think about the bigger picture.

Nina waved to Scott, saying, "Then I'll head back first. Thanks for taking me out today."

"You're welcome," Scott replied as the car door closed.

Initially, Quincy had thought to get in the car, but remembering something, he walked over to Scott with a smile. "Mr. Lucas, thank you for your assistance."

Quincy politely took the pink bear soft toy from Scott. After all, it was Mr. York who had won it back for Nina. It wouldn't be right for someone else to take it away.

It was the first time Quincy had seen Mr. York so competitive. As the car slowly departed, Scott's gaze followed, his expression unreadable. Then his phone buzzed.

A text message came through: "Dinner is ready. When are you coming back?" He pocketed his phone and headed in the opposite direction.

playing with might have rusted. So, she

up meeting with Scott. He asked tentatively, "Was it just a coincidence that you ran into Scott again this time?" Indeed, it was just

response was firm, "Scott and I are friends. What's wrong with catching up with him? It doesn't

you really think he sees you as

stating

had no other friends. Yvonne was her college classmate, and Scott was her junior high school classmate. It seemed that apart

Why was that?

she so focused on

She couldn't continue to revolve around Nash as she had before.

are my wife. Keep your

to do so? When will you keep your distance from Miranda?" Nina

to respond. "These two things

What he couldn't accomplish, he shouldn't demand from her either.

a divorce, we all have the right to seek happiness. You can't expect everything, can you?" S~ᴇaʀᴄh

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