CHAPTER 36: CHAPTER 36: VISITING AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE

The man walked in, "I happened to be in Veridia, heard you were in the hospital, so I came to see you."

With those words, his gaze fell on Nina Sinclair’s arm, and a flicker of distress flashed in his eyes.

Seeing the look in his eyes, Nina Sinclair found it particularly ironic.

Even now, she couldn’t forget how this man abandoned her and her mother.

He and his new wife were happy and sweet, and even had a daughter. He probably long forgot about his former wife and daughter, right?

Right now, her mother was still lying in the hospital, yet he hadn’t visited her once.

All the medical bills were painstakingly earned by her alone!

Thinking of this, her gaze gradually turned steely, as if a protective barrier had risen around her. She spoke with detachment, "Thank you for your concern, Mr. Sinclair, you can go now, there’s nothing wrong with me."

Byron Sinclair sighed, his expression a bit bitter.

He didn’t expect, after so many years, Nina still wasn’t willing to forgive him. Her temper was like his, stubborn and straightforward.

What happened between them wasn’t what Nina thought.

But Nina wasn’t willing to hear his explanation; she had been sulking with him for a long time, always unwilling to return to Crestfall, unwilling to return to the Sinclair Family, and now she even ran off to Veridia.

Standing in silence for a moment, Byron Sinclair then softly said, "Then I’ll leave, if you need any help, just give me a call."

Nina Sinclair responded absentmindedly with a "hmm."

After a moment of silence, Byron Sinclair turned and left the ward.

As he waited for the elevator, the doors opened, and a woman emerged from inside.

It was Sierra Sinclair.

She had heard that Nina Sinclair was rushed to the hospital and came to see if she was dead.

Seeing Byron Sinclair outside the elevator, Sierra Sinclair was so surprised her eyes widened. She hadn’t imagined she’d see him here.

Sierra Sinclair greeted him with surprise, "Uncle Sinclair, what are you doing here?"

Hearing the voice, Byron Sinclair came to his senses.

It took him a moment to recognize that the girl in front of him was the daughter of their family maid, Ms. Fang. She was the same age as Nina and often came to play at the Sinclair Family home.

Sierra Sinclair was obedient and well-behaved, and he had a good impression of her.

"I’m visiting an old friend." Byron Sinclair smiled kindly.

Nina Sinclair had grievances against him and was always trying to sever their relationship, so before she forgave him, he chose to respect her and gave such a vague answer.

"I see, I also came to visit a good friend."

Sierra Sinclair didn’t think much of it and didn’t associate Nina Sinclair and Byron Sinclair together, after all, Nina’s family background was humble, with only a mother in a vegetative state, and during their four years at university, Sierra had already figured her out thoroughly.

The two simply exchanged greetings, and Byron Sinclair entered the elevator and left.

Sierra Sinclair stared at the elevator doors, lost in thought.

Her engagement to Vincent Lancaster was approaching, but she hadn’t yet become pregnant, and she didn’t know how to get by during the banquet.

Gathering her emotions, Sierra Sinclair walked towards Nina Sinclair’s hospital room.

Inside the hospital room, Nina Sinclair covered her head with the quilt.

Byron Sinclair’s sudden appearance had brought back memories of her childhood, and after he left, the years of pent-up loneliness and resentment flooded over her like a tidal wave, and she couldn’t help but break down emotionally.

So, she could only hide under the quilt, not letting anyone see her vulnerability.

Just then, Sierra Sinclair pushed open the ward door, only to see a small mound on the bed, as if Nina Sinclair was hiding inside.

She frowned and stepped forward, wanting to pull the quilt off.

Unexpectedly, Nina Sinclair held onto it tightly, and despite Sierra Sinclair’s efforts, she wouldn’t let go, as if she had grown together with it.

Nina Sinclair inside thought Byron Sinclair had returned, and was trying to grab the quilt from her.

An anger welled up inside her, and in the final tug, she suddenly let go, shouting angrily, "Are you done yet!"

Sierra Sinclair, pulling forcefully just then, hadn’t expected Nina Sinclair to release the quilt, sending her tumbling backward and landing awkwardly.

Seeing Sierra Sinclair on the ground, Nina Sinclair was taken aback.

She hadn’t expected it to be her.