Web Fic
Chapter 958
Voices of discussion grew louder around them.
Dominic stood there with his expression unchanged.
Nash held Orion tightly, saying nothing, but his eyes conveyed everything. He had not wanted it to come to this, but today, Dominic had forced his hand.
"Give me the antidote. I have always been a citizen of Birkham. I'm here only because you saved me. I've been looking for a way to return."
"Mr. President! We can't let a Birkham citizen remain here!"
"Mr. President, please reconsider!"
These were the voices of Dominic's closest advisors.
Dominic stared at Nash, his expression cold and calculating. Nash, however, remained resolute, convinced that his actions were the only way to resolve the situation.
"Don't forget, your roots are here! If it weren't for me, you would have been buried in a cold, icy river long ago! Nash..."
"Of course, I haven't forgotten. But don't you forget that I was once a military captain of Birkham. If you want Birkham's military to attack Salterra, then go ahead and keep us here. My wife and son are under your control. This already constitutes harm and illegal detention!"
Nash spoke without hesitation, showing no fear.
A fierce, icy look flashed in Dominic's eyes.
The others began to urge Dominic, "Mr. President, Salterra has already made many enemies. Birkham is our ally. If Birkham joins the war against us, with our current strength, we'd be nothing more than lambs to the slaughter!"
"Mr. President, you must think of our country and our people!"
Dominic did not want to hear any of this. "Nash, you've done well. But you need to understand that not everything will go as you wish."Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org
The coldness in Dominic's eyes deepened.
At that moment, Nash realized that Dominic was not going to hand over the antidote.
But he had to take Orion and Nina with him. Reuniting his family was his dream and something he was determined to achieve. Dominic gave a signal to those around him, and they quickly stepped aside to clear a path for Nash.
When Nash returned to Nina with Orion in his arms, she immediately rushed forward. "Did you get the antidote? How is Orion doing?"
She had seen other children, happy and healthy. But her child had grown up in a war zone and was also suffering physically. Nina's self-blame deepened. She felt that it was her own lack of ability and strength that had caused her child so much pain. Nash had intended to tell her a reassuring lie, but seeing the worry in her eyes, he could not bring himself to do it.
"I didn't get the antidote. But we're going back to Birkham. Don't worry, I will find anyone and pay any price to ensure Orion gets the treatment he needs."
Hearing this, Nina felt as if a bolt of lightning had struck her. She staggered, but Wilfred quickly caught her before she could fall. Seeing Nina like this pained Nash deeply.
He had wanted to keep the truth from her, but he knew Nina would not want that. Therefore, he told her everything.
Nina made a decision. She said, "If your father's condition is that you must stay here, then I'm willing."
Being apart did not matter to her, as long as Nash and Orion were safe. Seeing her child suffer and Nash in such anguish was unbearable.
Nash's throat tightened, and he pulled Nina into a firm embrace. "No. Don't make that decision. This is my fault. I didn't take care of you both or protect you. I will spend the rest of my life making up for it. I can't lose you. Orion and I need you."