Vera's heart was touched. She lifted her gaze to him, and he reached out, pulling her into his arms. With a rare gentleness, he said, "So, after Mr. Preston wakes up, I'll be right there with you to honor, respect, and be a good son to him."
But Vera couldn't hold it in any longer. She collapsed against his chest and began to sob uncontrollably.
'The regrets of her past life, the bitterness of today, and all the grievances from both lifetimes combined… She had been prepared to bear it all alone. But now, she suddenly realized there was this fool. A fool who was always saying cold, contrary things, yet was willing to die with her and face everything life threw at them, together.'
Nothing panicked Nathaniel more than her tears; he never knew what to do when she cried. He cleared his throat and said, "Vera Xavier, you're getting tears and snot all over me! It's disgusting!"
