But as a mother, how could she just stand by and watch her child undergo surgery?

Nina shook her head. "I can't go into the operating room. I... Nash, I'm really scared..."

"I know. I understand," Nash replied gently. "But, Nina, our Orion has already been through so much. That tiny chance of something going wrong won't happen to him. And trust in our father's skill, okay?" "Yes, Nina, and I'll be there too, assisting Pharaoh." Wilfred chimed in, trying to reassure her, though seeing them together pained him.

His priority, however, was Nina's well-being. He would do everything in his power to ensure Orion's surgery went smoothly.

Nina felt a wave of warmth in her eyes. From the time she was poisoned until now, Wilfred had been by her side. She was deeply touched. She gently released Nash's hand. "I'd like to talk to Wilfred for a moment."

"I'll go check on Orion then," Nash said, tenderly brushing a hand over Nina's hair.

Wilfred there, he understood the

a lifetime ahead for moments of intimacy, while

her in front of Wilfred would feel like staking a claim. Something he did

a look,

place to say this, and I don't mean to sound self-centered,

not be with the one he loved, he would rather live alone. Being with someone else would only be a torment

Nina's concern, he responded with a soft smile, "Of course, I won't stay alone forever. I just

believe it for

this long. Especially after Nash's death, when Wilfred had confessed his feelings for her if it weren't for her, why else

everything here is settled, how about I help you find someone? As your

She was worried he might end up holding himself back because of her. They weren't getting any younger, and life did not have room for endless delays. Wilfred's throat tightened at her words, as if a sharp blade had just

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