CHAPTER 173

Usually, Nina appeared distant and indifferent, rarely showing anger. Even when Linda pushed her boundaries, Nina remained distant, speaking only when necessary.

It was only when Nina was pushed to her breaking point that Linda dared to be so bold.

Linda even believed that Nina had no standing in the York family, considering herself superior, which gave her the confidence to try to dominate Nina. However, when Nina suddenly exploded and struck her, Linda felt somewhat lost. With Nash still in the hospital room, she couldn’t argue with Nina and had to show weakness. With reddened eyes, she could only meekly say, “I… didn’t mean to.”

Of course, Nina saw through her tactics, understanding that Linda was trying to put on a performance for others.

Nina no longer wanted to tolerate this behavior. In the end, it was pointless, and others might perceive her as afraid.

She continued, “Just a moment ago, you accused me of scheming against you. You are too self-centered. Take a good look at yourself when you get home. What makes you think I would bother scheming against you? Ever since you became part of the York family, you have acted as if you own everything. At best, you are merely a stranger.”

As Linda listened, her fists clenched in anger. These words were humiliating and attacked her dignity.

Nina’s icy gaze made it clear that she didn’t take Linda seriously, feeling a disdain for those who tried to present themselves as larger than life. Tears streamed down Linda’s face, deeply hurt by the situation. Her voice trembled as she pleaded, “Nina, I apologize for my mistake. I misunderstood you. Please, don’t hit me again!”

The hospital room door swung open, revealing a furious Nash. However, upon seeing Linda crying with a handprint on her face and Nina standing there coldly, he realized that it was Nina who had struck Linda

Nash’s expression grew cold. He knew that Nina had gone home, and if she hadn’t told Linda, Linda wouldn’t have come to the hospital to bother him. Anger welled up inside him. It seemed like Nina didn’t mind other women fawning over him, or she may have even encouraged it.

In the past, she had introduced women to him with enthusiasm, showing no signs of sadness, perhaps plotting to trap him. If he were to develop feelings for another woman, she could use it as grounds for divorce and be free.

“What are you both doing by the door?” Nash asked, looking at them.

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Linda glanced at Nash and realized that she was in the wrong, deep down. Immediately, she showed weakness and choked out, “I said the wrong thing just now. I accidentally offended Nina. I shouldn’t have accused her of plotting against me. But I upset you, so I thought Nina wasn’t telling the truth and deliberately made me do something that would upset you…”

She shifted the blame onto Nina. Nash looked at Nina, wanting to know one thing, “Did you ask her to bring the clothes?”

Nina met his suspicious gaze and asked, “What do you think?”

Nash retorted coldly, “Nina, you don’t even want to explain. You’re just eager to divorce me now.”

Nina only claimed her identity as his wife when necessary. When it wasn’t necessary, she acted as if her title as his wife did not exist.

“At this point, what other choice is there?” Nina’s tone remained calm as she picked up the things thrown on the ground and neatly arranged them.

She placed the bag of clothes she

had packed earlier on the table. “If you don’t like it, then don’t

There’s no need to get s

Nina said.

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Nash’s face remained cold. “Do you think it’s as simple as not liking it?”

Now, Nina understood. She had delegated the task to someone else, and it was something he disliked. Naturally, he would be unhappy.