Nash realized that only one person had the potential to help. He looked at the increasingly frail Nina, knowing he could not afford to wait any longer.

"Stay here and keep an eye on her. I'm going to check something," Nash told Caleb before heading back to the apartment.

Caleb, unsure of where Nash was heading, simply replied, "Okay."

Nash knew that the kidnapping had left Nina harmed. Someone who could detect the poison so quickly and provide an antidote had to be extraordinary. He could not overlook any potential help. Nash arrived at the apartment and looked at the door next to Nina's. It was closed, and he knocked urgently. Within a minute, the door opened.

Wilfred had been at home, seemingly expecting Nash. He showed no surprise and simply said, "Come in."

Nash noticed Wilfred's pale complexion and weak body. "Did you give Nina those beads?"

Wilfred poured a glass of water for Nash. "Those beads were originally hers."

Nash's deep eyes fixed on Wilfred as he asked calmly, "I haven't seen you among Nina's friends before."

Wilfred gave a slight smile. "I'm not exactly a friend. I prefer to stay in the shadows."

friendships. Over the years, he had come to terms with not needing friends. Only Nina held

keen eyes quickly observed Wilfred's injuries, noting the cuts on

you go to

doctor myself," Wilfred replied calmly from across the table. "No

you knew Nina was poisoned, and those beads are meant to keep

Wilfred drank.

some water, his

he set the glass down and stared at Nash with his lifeless brown eyes. "Yes, she was poisoned. The worst part is,

heart tightened at these words, realizing the gravity of the situation.

know how

alive, Wilfred said in

tone while touching his wrist "It could be that her

belongs to en.swwwg

afraid. His determination to find Nina had kept him alive all these years. His existence was

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