Chapter 313: The gift
Ava’s chest ached, her vision blurring with unshed tears. "Nicholas, why are you doing this?" She choked on the words.
"Take this." He took her hand in his, pressing the box gently into her palm. "Keep it safe for me. If I make it through, I’ll take it back from you."
Ava exhaled a shaky breath, her fingers tightening around the box before she slipped it into her bag.
"Alright," she finally relented. "I’ll keep it with me for now. But you should stop thinking nonsense and be positive. I want you to be by my side when I give birth. So don’t even think you won’t make it through the surgery. You have to."
He mustered a smile, nodding as if sealing an unbreakable vow. "Since you say that, how could I not fulfill your wish? I’ll definitely be there for you. I promise."
Ava leaned forward and wrapped her arms around him in a tight embrace.
Nicholas stiffened, momentarily caught off guard. But as the warmth of her presence seeped into him, he let go of his restraint and hugged her back. He closed his eyes, allowing himself to savor the fleeting moment.
"It’s getting late. You should leave." Nicholas pulled back. He was scared if she stayed a little longer, he couldn’t control his emotions.
Ava nodded. "I’ll call you later."
She left, taking a piece of his heart with her. Nicholas reached for his phone and called Alex. "Help me draft a fresh will."
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