"That's it? You're just giving up?" Nina's mind was racing, but deep down, she was anxious.

She was worried the woman would keep pursuing Nash. It wasn't men's wandering hearts that scared her, it was when other women got serious. No man could resist temptation when it's served to him on a silver platter. "Nash, consider yourself lucky," Nina muttered under her breath.

Suddenly, someone blocked her path. She looked up, locking eyes with Nash, his gaze filled with tenderness.

"Aren't there other women looking for you? Why aren't you with them? Go on, make them happy, so..."

"Then I'll go."

Nina grabbed his arm. "Don't you dare."

Taking advantage of the moment, Nash stole a quick kiss, grinning mischievously. "I wouldn't dare, and I won't. You and Orion are all I need."

Reassured by his words, Nina's face lit up with joy.

The little incident made them forget all about the earlier unpleasantness. They wandered through the carnival, eating and drinking as they went. By the time they had explored every corner, Nina was yawning non-stop. It was getting late.

Nash hailed a cab and took Nina to a hotel. Yes, he had planned for them not to go home tonight.

and more romantic than other celebrations, with the

up, her mind still replaying the

clear her thoughts and regain her composure. Then she noticed the time. She

a rush, Nina threw on some clothes, leaving

rush? Were you worried because you couldn't find me?" Zoe

stood there confused while Zoe whispered urgently, "This time, I really need

young man by the window, staring

going on?" Nina

Michael. We met at an event months ago, and he's been trying to ask me out ever since. I didn't agree to meet him last night, so

"Zoe,

around Nina. "Why, does it seem unlikely? Lots

Wasn't she worried this could ruin her chances of getting married later? "Hello, I'm Zoe's admirer, Michael. She told me you two are together, but it doesn't seem

testing

was nervous. How were they supposed

do something inappropriate right

might not care, but

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