Chapter 445

Nina suddenly realized, “So he knew all along.” She had not said anything, but Scott understood it all too well. Yvonne looked at her and chuckled, “That’s why not everyone can remain committed, Nina. Just be content.” Nina fell into deep thought. What did she have to be discontented about?
The two chatted for a while longer before Yvonne emerged. Scott was still standing at the doorway. Seeing Yvonne come out, he asked, “Is she feeling better?”
Yvonne said, “Your mind is all on Nina. She’s much better now. Don’t worry, she’s coming to terms with it. In her marriage with Nash, she had already envisioned the ending, though she still harbored dreams of growing old with him if luck was on her side. But dreams eventually must yield to reality.”
Scott fell silent, a trace of worry crossing his face. These years must have been tough on Nina too.
Yvonne walked over, gripping the railing of the corridor. “I put in a good word for you.”
Taking a deep breath, she looked out the window. “I certainly want her to be happy. And since you care for her so much, and can bring her happiness, I hope she considers those around her more. Life isn’t long, finding someone who loves you wholeheartedly is rare. If you two can have a happy ending, that would be the best outcome.”
Scott looked at Yvonne gratefully. “Thank you.”
Yvonne smiled back at him. “No need to thank me. Don’t forget, I’m Nina’s best friend. I only want what’s best for her.”
For this, Scott was truly grateful. “Let me treat you to a meal sometime.”
Yvonne waved it off. “Just don’t disappoint me.”
After a while, Scott finally entered the hospital room.
For some reason, he felt a bit awkward. Yvonne had said so much, and he had too. Everything that should and shouldn’t have been said was out in the open. Opening up his heart to Nina and letting her see it was even more embarrassing.
Nina was lying down, not asleep, her hand resting on her belly as she gazed at Scott. She was just contemplating how she should make her decision.
Then Scott broke the silence, “Feeling better now?”
“Much better,” she replied.
“That’s good,” Scott said, taking a seat.
“Aren’t you busy? You’ve been here for a long time,” Nina asked.
“I can stay with you,” Scott replied.
“Don’t let me keep you from important matters,” she insisted.
“For me, you’re the most important,” Scott said, looking at her.
Nina was momentarily speechless, avoiding his gaze and shifting her eyes away.
Finally, she said, “Why are you telling me this now? Yvonne mentioned that you came to see me back in high school, so you knew all along, didn’t you?”
Scott admitted, “I only dared to sneak glances at you. How could I openly stand before you?”
“You saw it, didn’t you?” Nina said. “While you were sneaking glances at me, my eyes were looking at someone else.”
Scott pursed his lips, his gaze dropping.
Nina turned back to look at him, seeing the loneliness in his eyes. At that moment, she did not feel quite right. She could understand Scott and she could empathize with him. “Stop sneaking glances at me from now on,” she said.
At her words, Scott lifted his head.
Nina smiled and continued, “Now that you know everything, there’s nothing left for me to hide from you. Actually, there’s a saying that’s true: do what makes you happy. If it brings you joy, do more of it. If it doesn’t, then distance yourself from it. Relationships are the same way. Happiness should outweigh sadness.”