Chapter 60: Don't Take My Ring!

Nadia’s POV

I opened my eyes to the

shaft of the sun pouring on my face. I felt a sharp pain around my abdomen. I

grunted, running my hand over my belly.

“Nadia?” I heard Veer’s

voice and turning my head, I met eyes with him. Did he sleep here over the

night? I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. “How do you feel now?” he asked.

Without a reply, I tried supporting myself to sit up. He quickly held my hand,

helping me to sit up.

“Thank you,” I

appreciated.

“Is anywhere hurting you

now?” he asked in a low tone, making concern and fear apparent in his tone and

facial expression.

“Just a slight pain in my

abdomen, but I will be fine,” I assured him.

“Of course. You would be

fine,” he said, squeezing my hand. “I was scared, you know? I thought something

bad was going to happen to you. Why did you take the blow for me?”

“I don’t want to be the

reason for you getting hit again, Veer.”

“Does it matter? Look a