"You knew it was dangerous, so why did you still step in?"

"I..." Nina began to respond, but Nash interrupted her and continued, "What if help hadn't arrived in time?"

Nina had not thought about this question. She believed she could handle the situation at the time and she did not want to worry Nash. She casually replied, "I timed it right, there wouldn't have been a problem.' "Nina, have you never been seriously injured before?" Nash's expression was grave, his brows furrowed tightly. Each of her defenses felt like a stab to his heart.

If something happened to her, it would be too late.

Nina paused, not sure how to answer him, and sincerely contemplated his words.

Her life had been quite comfortable from childhood to adulthood.

Except for that one kidnapping incident.

But she had not been injured during that time, and Nash had already endured the worst of it.

"I probably haven't had any serious injuries, but I've had my fair share of bumps and bruises," Nina said.

"What if the police hadn't arrived, or you couldn't escape in time? Would you have just taken a beating? Before saving others, can't you ensure your own safety first? What if something serious happened?" "It's just a minor issue."

voice was low. "I know you intervened because she's Grandpa George's granddaughter, but I don't want you to get hurt. You

and he uttered more

he was afraid of her getting hurt, but it also stirred

me when you're in trouble?"

guard by his question. She disliked troubling

was just

unlikely for her

faced with

to handle them

own.

helped her. She had

her pride

silence, Nash

been together for so long, and you've always taken care of everything for me, never giving me a reason to worry. So why do you think I wouldn't help you when you're in

of you," Nina felt pressured by his question

words sounded compliant, but Nash's

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