Chapter 379

Ryan took the bowl and comforted Nina. "Just get some sleep. You'll be as good as new tomorrow!" Nina forced a reassuring smile and said, "I'll get better!" Ryan nodded. He was about to turn away when Nina suddenly grabbed his hand. Taken aback, Ryan turned to Nina and saw tears streaming down her face. This was unlike her usual headstrong and determined demeanor. Ryan's heart softened at her pitiful expression. Nina said, "You guys won't abandon me just because I've contracted an illness, will you?" Her words were not due to pessimism or unfounded worry. Humans had a survival instinct. Everyone was willing to do anything to stay alive. It wasn't too far-fetched to imagine the others abandoning her to avoid catching an infection. Human nature could be ruthless. Ryan set down the bowl and freed one of his hands to stroke Nina's. He answered sincerely with a serious expression, "Others might do that, but not me, Camelia, Sherry, Freya, or Eloise! We've formed deep bonds through