Chapter 744

Ashley was on edge, watching Nathalie handle a billion-dollar contract with the

kind of cool indifference you'd expect from someone ordering a cup of coffee. Did she really shrug off a billion-dollar deal like it was no biggie?

Ashley was left with nothing but a bundle of nerves and worry.

Before long, the doctor attending to Nina came out to update the family. "Luckily, it wasn't a high fall. She landed on a soft patch of grass, so she's mostly out of immediate danger. She's got a few fractures, some minor internal bleeding, and a moderate concussion, but nothing too serious."

Cameron exhaled a sigh of relief. "Can I go see her?"

The doctor leveled with him, "Nina has specifically asked for her mom. The rest might need to hold on for a bit."

Nathalie nodded quietly, slipped into a sterile gown, and followed the doctor into Nina's room.

Nina lay there with one leg and one arm in casts, looking like she'd been through the wringer, yet she managed a wry smile at Nathalie.

"Mom, I'm sorry for making you worry."

own daughter. With tears brimming, she gently stroked Nina's young face. "I forgive

brightened. "Mom, thanks for still wanting me. Can you wait just a little longer? Once I

gazed into her daughter's clear eyes, which showed none of the shadows you'd expect from someone who'd gone through such an

why do

wrongs from my past life." Nathalie

Cameron to take her on a carousel

at her

wanted him to throw her a

see

ét

your hang-ups, and I respect that But Nina, pinning your hopes of Sone else is a powerless

whispered, "I

stood up. "Rest up, sweetie.

hand suddenly. "Mom, I love

softly added,

"You give

sure you

face softened.

let go. "You

the room, Cameron was

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