Noah was immediately sent to the operating room. After a few hours, he was able to get out of surgery alive and expected to make a full recovery. He was then transferred to the hospital where Nina stayed and his ward was adjacent to hers.
After taking the unconscious Cali to the hospital, Leon went to see Nina and told her everything.
"Van and Don are with our parents. They're safe. You don't need to worry about them. Only after Cali wakes up can we figure out what really transpired. The soldiers on the forest island were able to catch Tasha. She was sent to prison and accused of hunting the elks, but she kept her mouth shut about who hired her."
"It's most probably Jett. He's been trying to bring Vicente down for so many years and has planted many spies in Vicente's household. Vicente couldn't purge all of them," said Nina, leaning against the headboard. "We don't have enough evidence to incriminate him. Without evidence, we can't do anything."
"During this period of time, we should let Van and Don stay with our parents. They'll be safer there. You can go see them anytime you want anyway. You can also visit our parents. They miss you very much." Leon walked to the side of the bed, tucked Nina in, and touched her head. He smiled at her.
"What are you smiling at?" Nina looked up at him.
Leon answered, "I'm happy for you. I'm glad that you finally remember the man you love and that the man you love also loves you. He's willing to leave everything behind in Lexingport City for you including his pride. He can finally be with you.
You better divorce Vicente when the right time comes. Don't let John wait any longer. Maybe you should go back to Lexingport City with him and continue your life there. I'll stay here with our parents. You can do anything you want."
"Thank you, Leon." As the back of her eyes stung, Nina threw herself into her brother's arms and hugged him around the waist. Tears started streaming down her face. "You're my favorite person in the world, and I love you so much. You know that, right?"
Leon smiled gently and patted her head. "You're also my favorite person in the world, so you have to promise me that you'll take good care of yourself and always watch your back. Otherwise, I'll blame myself for not being there to protect you."
"Okay," Nina replied nasally.
"Why are you crying? Stop crying. Let me wipe your tears." Leon took out a tissue and wiped Nina's face, but the more he wiped, the more she cried.
His heart ached. "Don't cry. If you keep crying, others will think that I'm bullying you. Dad and Mom will exile me, and John will beat me to a pulp. There are also Vicente and Noah. If those two work together to avenge you, I'll end up as chopped body parts scattered all over the island. Is that what you want?"
"Ha-ha..." Nina smiled through her tears. She swiped the tissue from Leon's hand and wiped her face. "Stop exaggerating as if everyone can bully you."
Leon scoffed, "Of course not everyone can bully me. I'm just saying there are people out there who'll hurt me if I hurt you. I really appreciate that they have changed you. When I wasn't by your side, they took care of you for me. So I allow them to bully me for your sake."
"Really?" Nina's eyes lit up. Leon had a bad feeling about this, but he still nodded.
Then, Nina turned her head and looked at the man standing at the door of the ward. Suddenly, she pouted and whined, "John, Leon bullied me just now and made me cry."
Leon whipped his head to his sister, eyes bulging. Then, the hair on the back of his neck stood on end.
He swallowed as he heard John rub his hands and pop his knuckles.
"Are you kidding me? You used to be so kind-hearted, Nina.
Anyway, I have to go and attend to something. Get some rest and eat on time, okay?"
Leon looked fiercely at John and snapped, "Take good care of Nina. Otherwise, I won't let you go." Then he turned around and started heading to the door.
When he passed by John's side, his arm was grabbed.
"We need to talk," John said in a cold, emotionless voice.
Before Leon was dragged away, he glanced at Nina who was sitting on the bed and smiling innocently. He thought that since John could make her happy, he better follow him.
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