The man who was always composed had, for the first time, shattered in front of everyone. His body was shaking uncontrollably as he scooped me off the floor and ran.
"Nina, look at me. I shouldn't have left you yesterday. I'll never force you again..."
But I couldn't hear anything anymore.
I didn't need his explanations either.
I spent three days in the ICU and barely made it.
When I opened my eyes again, my parents were sitting on either side of my bed.
My father, a man who could write off millions on a project without flinching, had aged. His temples were streaked with grey.
My mother, who had always taken pride in her appearance, looked gaunt and exhausted.
The moment they saw I was awake, they rushed over and gripped my hands. "Nina, if anything had happened to you, how could we
