Take Control of Yourself, Please novel (Anna and Liam)

Chapter 331 You Are the One I Love

"Nina?" Michael urged her, anxious for her answer. Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.

Nina hesitated for a long moment, still unable to give him a precise answer.

"Nina, trust me, I'll treat you well, I'm serious!"

"Once I'm certain of something, I never change for life."

Nina's feelings for Michael were sincere and true, but Liam’s warning rang in her ears.

She had analyzed the situation, even though the gap between their family backgrounds was vast, after such an emotional and sincere confession, how could she not accept him?

Michael enveloped his arms around her and pulled her into a tight hug, "Please, accept me. I promise I'll b e good to you."

"I'm waiting for your answer."

"Or, do you need some time? Maybe you can think it over for a few days and let me know?"

She placed her chin on his shoulder, and looked at the dazzling sunlight outside the window, the haze in her heart drifted under the bright rays of sunlight.

She slowly curled the corners of her lips and smiled.

"Dr. Hart, you really don't care about my past? And my family background?"

He shook his head fervently, "All I care about is you. I like you, everything else doesn't matter."

Nina smiled and returned his hug.

It felt good to hold him in her arms.

It was weird, even though she was smiling, she felt tears welling up.

Seeing her return his hug, Michael grew excited, "You, does this mean yes?"

Nina didn't answer.

"Nina, come on, are you saying yes?" He asked anxiously.

Nina laughed out loud and nodded, "Of course, you're a doctor, and you're handsome, you’re great at telling horror stories and memorizing cheesy lines. I'll be losing out if I didn't say yes."

Michael smiled as if he had won the lottery, tightening his hold around her even further.

He was her light at the end of the tunnel, at the thought of this, the burden on her shoulders lifted.

Why was she worried about the unforeseeable future?

As long as she liked him and he liked her, it was enough.

She had been down and depressed the past few days, now finally the haze of unhappiness lifted.

Like everyone else, she had the right to pursue her own happiness, didn't she?

Even if she could get on Liam's bad side once he found out, so what?

She didn’t do anything immoral.

"I'm so glad you said yes, ha-ha..."

Michael smiled as if he had just been given the greatest gift in the world.

He didn't remember the last time he felt so happy.

At the thought that from now on, he would have Nina b y his side, he felt he could be happy for life.

He raised his hand and pinched her cheek, "This feels great, it’s like I’m holding a little bun. Can I call you m y little bun from now on?"

Nina rolled her eyes at him and chuckled, allowing his ministrations on her face.

"You’re the little bun, ha-ha-ha...you're ha-ha-ha..."

He looked at her lovingly, "Why am I ha-ha-ha? I don’t like it, it doesn't sound nice."

"What about ha-ha them?" Nina cocked her head and laughed.

He smiled helplessly, "As long as you're happy."

After a few days of hard work, Anna finally completed the first draft of the design.

Tomorrow was Chloe's wedding, she would have her hands full, so she planned to squeeze some time out and finish the design so she could send it to Nina at the hospital.

Nina could finish up her part, and Anna would have her hands free to deal with the wedding and her bridesmaid duties.

Anna reached the hospital but stood outside the ward without entering immediately, peeking in through the small glass window.

Melissa was sleeping soundly, with two nurses by her side.

Anna was worried her presence would cause Melissa t o suffer another episode, so she didn't enter the ward, pacing around in the hallway instead.

She thought of visiting Dr. Hart to inquire about Melissa's condition but the moment she pushed open the door to his office she saw Nina seated inside.

Nina was feeding Dr. Hart fruits with a small fruit fork.

Anna froze.

Before she could leave, they both noticed her.

"You two...”

At the blush on Nina's face and their intimate interactions, she understood.

"Anna, why are you here?"

Anna grinned, "Sorry for disturbing you!"

She turned to leave but Nina tugged on her arm, effectively stopping her movements.

"Anna!" Her blush deepened until she looked like a bruised apple.

Michael looked awkward too, "Uhm... ha-ha, I think I'll leave you girls to talk."

Anna looked on as Nina fidgeted with her hands nervously, her head bowed low. Suddenly, Nina whispered, "Anna, we're together now."

Anna was shocked but delighted for them too, hurriedly pointing a thumbs up at her best friend who looked deeply in love.

"Well, isn’t this great. Now you've abandoned me and fallen into someone else's arms."

Nina stomped her foot shyly, "Come on, you're still the one I love the most!"

Anna's laughter rang around the room, "Don't say that, if Dr. Hart hears you, he'll get jealous! I don't want to bear the brunt of his anger."

Nina's blush extended to the nape of her neck, "Anna!"

Anna chuckled, "I'm so glad to see the two of you together. I wish you all the happiness in the world, Nina."

Nina bit her lip shyly, like a newly-wed wife.

"Being in love suits you. Look at you, your complexion i s red and glowing. As if moisturized by the spring rains,” Anna teased her.

Nina's blush deepened until it looked like she was going to explode, "You and Mr. Ackman are all over each other too, and now you’re making fun of me instead."

At the mention of him, Anna felt her mood dampening.

He hadn't contacted her in a few days.

And he never mentioned when she should report for work at the Ackman Group, it was as if he had disappeared into thin air.

Anna shook her head plainly, handed the USB drive to Nina, "This is the sample I designed, take a look at it and finish it up, I have some matters to look into. Tomorrow is Bryan and Chloe's wedding; I'll be their bridesmaid."

Nina felt guilty, she had been engrossed in caring for her mother the past few days and had not contributed towards the design at all.

She took the USB drive, "Why should you be their bridesmaid? Did your dad ever consider how you’d feel?"

"When has he ever considered someone else's feelings? All he cares about is himself. He wants to preserve the image of us as a happy loving family.

Even though his youngest daughter stole his eldest daughter's fiance and got pregnant with his child, we're still as close as ever.”

Nina sighed, "Anna, you should start dating Mr. Ackman for real soon. Once you're officially his woman, your dad and Chloe won't dare touch a hair on your head.”

Anna laughed, patting Nina on the shoulder." Appreciate Dr. Hart, he's a good man, I'm sure he’ll treat you well."

Anna walked out of his office and headed to the elevators, but Dr. Hart intercepted her.

"Miss Hamilton."

Anna paused in her tracks and glanced towards him, " Yes, Dr. Hart?"

He was silent for several seconds, "I'd like to discuss the man you brought here, the one who was beaten u p."