Sean saw her expression gradually soften and knew his gamble had paid off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He placed the pocket watch in Nina\u2019s palm. He wanted to say something, but in the end, he said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina didn\u2019t know where he had found this pocket watch, and tears instantly welled up in her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She slowly sank to the floor, pressing the pocket watch tightly against her heart, her voice choked with sobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, I\u2019m begging you. Please watch over Zackery from heaven and make sure he gets through this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019m willing to give up everything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing Nina murmuring prayers like a small animal, Sean suddenly regretted giving her the pocket watch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he finally sighed. This was what he owed her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The light above the operating room went out. Nina shot to her feet, grabbing the doctor who had just come out, her eyes red.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDoctor, how is my husband?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The word \u201chusband\u201d stung Sean again. He watched Nina\u2019s worried expression, a sour feeling in his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If it had been him, even if he had died, Nina wouldn\u2019t have even blinked, let alone worried about him like this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The doctor reassured Nina, \u201cThe patient is out of danger. You can go see him in a little while.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of relief washed over her, and Nina nodded firmly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, she narrowed her eyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The car\u2019s brakes had failed suddenly, but Deegan had driven that car just yesterday, and there was nothing wrong with\u00a0<\/p>\n
Nina called Deegan.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDad, check things at home. Zackery and I were in a car accident. The brakes on the car suddenly failed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Deegan\u2019s expression turned serious. \u201cOkay, leave this to me. You just focus on taking care of Zackery.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zackery hadn\u2019t woken up yet. Nina glanced at him through the window, her expression dazed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When she turned back, she looked at Sean coldly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was you, wasn\u2019t it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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22:57\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 23\u00a0<\/p>\n
288 Vouchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sudden accusation made Sean\u2019s chest tighten, but he had no evidence to prove his innocence. He had indeed been lurking around The Bronner Estate recently, which made him a prime suspect.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He couldn\u2019t help but defend himself, \u201cNina, it wasn\u2019t me. I would never want to put you in danger, believe me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But when he saw Nina\u2019s cold eyes, Sean understood. She was convinced he had done it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of madness washed over him, and Sean couldn\u2019t help but say coldly, \u201cI wouldn\u2019t stoop to something like this. Instead of worrying about me doing that, you should be worrying about me tying you up in a room and never letting you leave.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As soon as he said that, Nina was even more certain it was him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re a lunatic. You\u2019re capable of anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Nina said this, Sean\u2019s face darkened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked at Nina, then gave a self\u2013deprecating laugh and turned to leave decisively.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll make you see whether I did this or not!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The man\u2019s low growl echoed in the hallway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Sean\u2019s retreating back, Nina made no move to stop him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In her mind, Sean was no different from a madman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A madman is capable of anything.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Walking into the hospital room and looking at the still\u2013unconscious Zackery, a wave of guilt washed over her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She held Zackery\u2019s cold hand and gently kissed it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her voice was very quiet, and very slow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cZackery, you can\u2019t leave me. You have to wake up soon. There\u2019s still so much I haven\u2019t told you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou always asked me if I liked you, and I never answered. Because I was also afraid this was just a dream I would wake up from.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut today, I can tell you clearly, I love you. Zackery, I love you. You can\u2019t leave me all alone.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At the door of the hospital room, Helen wiped away a tear and pulled Deegan away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s give the kids some time.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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