Jasper Sherwood's Adam's apple bobbed.
He glanced up at the security camera at the end of the hospital corridor; it had a clear view of his spot.
Then he scanned the surroundings. The night was deep and still; no one was around.
He then looked at Nina Donovan, nudged her gently, and whispered, "Nina..."
Seeing no reaction, he realized she was fast asleep.
He let out a soft breath, slowly leaned in, feeling their breaths mingle, then lowered his head and pressed a satisfied kiss onto her red lips.
'This curiosity about her was uncontrollable. He couldn't help himself.'
Meanwhile, around the corner of the corridor,
Vivian Sterling, her face pale, witnessed everything.
From her perspective, she could only see Jasper Sherwood turning slightly, his head lowered as he kissed Nina Donovan.
The scene stabbed at her eyes, making them burn and swell with unshed tears.
On the night Jasper had coldly sent her away, she had sworn to herself that she would never again beg him so humbly.
