Keepsake 478 Summary


    Kylie quietly agrees to Henry’s wishes, resting her head on his shoulder as he shares a serious conversation with Nadine. Henry admits that he hasn’t been present enough to support Nadine, leaving her alone at home, and urges Kylie not to be angry with Tess when she returns. After a brief moment, Henry walks Kylie out, but once she leaves, his expression darkens as he confronts Nadine about what happened.


    Nadine reveals that Max attacked her after she tried to make peace with Tess at Tess’spany. Despite the pain, she remainsposed while recounting the incident. Henry, showing little sympathy, tells her she won’t be returning to the vi and should rest at the hospital instead, implying Tess likely does not want to see her. Left alone, Nadine feels abandoned and hurt, struggling with the loneliness andck of concern from Henry.


    In the hospital, Nadine attempts to contact her mother, Shannon, but the conversation is brief and distant, leaving Nadine feeling even more isted. She vents her frustration by demanding her dinner from a nurse, which momentarily relieves her tension. As the night passes slowly, Nadine remains alone, surrounded by the sterile quiet of the hospital.


    The next morning, Henry’s assistant arrives at Mars Legal to stand in for Nadine. Tess helps the elders and Violet into a car, while others follow in separate vehicles toward Ember Vi. Tess notices Nadine’s absence and expresses concern, but Abel exins that Nadine was hurt by Max the day before, shedding light on why she is not present.Continue Regr Chapter Reading Below


    478 Nadine Being Left Alone


    Kylie nestled closer to Henry, resting her head gently against his shoulder. “Alright, I’ll do whatever you want,” she whispered softly.


    Henry exchanged a brief, meaningful nce with Nadine before averting his eyes. His voice lowered to a quiet murmur. “Nadine told me everything. This is on me. I haven’t been around enough, leaving you all by yourself at home. Once Tess returns, we’ll all be together again. And when that timees, please don’t be angry with her, okay? You really can’t afford to lose your temper right now.”


    Kylie nodded earnestly, absorbing every word.


    Henry lingered a moment longer, speaking a little more before finally releasing Kylie’s hand and rising to his feet. “Let me walk you out. The driver’s already waiting outside.”


    Grasping his hand firmly, Kylie urged, “You should hurry home too.”


    Henry smiled and nodded in agreement, but as soon as Kylie stepped away, the warmth drained from his face and eyes. His expression darkened, a frown creasing his brow as he turned to look at Nadine, whoy quietly in the hospital bed.


    “How did this even happen? What did Tess do to you?” he asked, his voice low but edged with coldness.


    Nadine caught the icy re in Henry’s eyes but didn’t flinch. Biting her lip to hold back the pain, she finally spoke, her voice trembling with hurt. “It was Max. I went to Tess’spany, just like you told me to, to try and make peace with her. But Max held a grudge. He waited for me as I left, dragged me to the nearest factory near Hunt Group, and beat me up…”


    She let the full truth spill out, the pain in her voice unmistakable.


    Henry’s face remained unreadable, if anything, his annoyance seemed to deepen as he stared at her.


    “Then you’re not going back to the vi tomorrow. Tess probably doesn’t want to see you anyway. Just stay here and rest,” he said brusquely, waving his hand before turning and leaving the room.


    Nadine was left alone, swallowed by a hollow emptiness. The quiet hum of the hospital room was broken only by the asional drip from the IV beside her.


    So Tess didn’t want to see her, and now Henry was abandoning her too? She had endured all this pain because of his orders, yet not a single word of concern had passed his lips.


    Her heart felt as if it had been torn to shreds, a deep ache settling inside her chest.


    She bit her lip again, trying to swallow the bitter lump rising in her throat. Leaning back against the pillow, she closed her eyes for a moment, gathering her scattered thoughts before finally reaching for her phone and dialing Shannon.


    “Mom…” she began hesitantly.


    “What’s wrong, Nadine?” Shannon’s voice was soft and gentle, like the first light of dawn breaking through the mist.


    Nadine’s nose stung unexpectedly. “Mom, I got hurt.”


    “Hurt? What happened? Did you get looked after?” Shannon’s tone remained calm, but Nadine sensed an absence of real worry beneath it.


    Gripping the phone tighter, Nadine felt a wave of difort wash over her. Suddenly, she found herself too drained to keep talking.


    “It’s nothing,” she replied quietly.


    “If it’s nothing, then just handle it yourself. Kaleb! Be careful! Don’t eat the peel!” Shannon’s voice shifted abruptly to anxious as she yanked an orange peel from Kaleb’s mouth, sighing in relief before gently cradling him to soothe him.


    “I have to go, your brother needs to eat,” she said hurriedly before ending the call.


    The dial tone buzzed in Nadine’s ear. She bit her lip again, sadness and frustration swirling inside her.


    On impulse, she pressed the call button on the hospital wall.


    A nurse appeared quickly, checking Nadine’s IV with a soft voice. “Ms. Nadine, is everything alright? Do you need anything?”


    Nadine fixed her with a sharp gaze. “Do you know what time it is? Where’s my dinner? Is this how patients are treated here?”


    The nurse froze, clearly taken aback by Nadine’s sudden anger. Her usual calm demeanor vanished, reced by nervousness. Even standing there, she looked uneasy.


    “It’s still half an hour before dinner is served to patients. But if you’re hungry, I can get it ready right now!” she offered, twisting her hands anxiously before hurrying away after receiving another re from Nadine.


    Nadine’s chest rose and fell deeply. Releasing her frustration had brought a small measure of relief.


    Time passed slowly, and night settled over the hospital.


    In the quiet darkness, everyone was wrapped up in their own ns and thoughts.


    As dawn began to break, Henry’s assistant arrived punctually at the entrance of Mars Legal, standing in for Nadine.


    Tess helped the two elders and Violet into her car, with Abel already behind the wheel.


    Lyra and Raven still looked uneasy, trailing behind in a separate vehicle. L had alsoe to thepany and didn’t want to be left out, so he climbed into their car as well.


    The two luxury cars followed Henry’s assistant, heading straight toward Ember Vi.


    “Why isn’t Nadine here?” Tess frowned, a sense of unease creeping over her.


    Abel, however, seemed to know more. Resting one handzily on the steering wheel, he nced at Tess. “It’s because of yesterday. Nadine got hurt by Max.”Conclusion


    The chapter gently unfolds the raw vulnerability Nadine experiences as she finds herself physically and emotionally isted. Despite the pain inflicted by Max and the cold distance from Henry, her spirit wrestles with the ache of abandonment and the hollow quiet of the hospital room. The strained phone call with her mother further emphasizes Nadine’s solitude, highlighting the fragile threads of connection she clings to amid her suffering. Her moment of anger toward the nurse reveals a desperate need for care and acknowledgment, underscoring the depth of her loneliness.


    As the night deepens and dawn approaches, the story paints a poignant picture of separation and unspoken tensions among those connected to Nadine. The absence of her presence at Ember Vi bes a silent testament to the fractures that recent events have caused. This chapter delicately captures the emotional cost of conflict and misunderstanding, leaving Nadine suspended in a space between hurt and hope, as those around her grapple with their own uneasy feelings.What to Expect in Next Chapter?


    The next chapter promises to deepen the emotional turmoil surrounding Nadine’s fragile state. As she remains isted in the hospital, the lingering shadows of betrayal and pain are likely to intensify, revealing more about theplex dynamics between her, Henry, and Tess. Will Nadine find the strength to confront the coldness she faces, or will her solitude push her toward unexpected decisions? The tension between loyalty and resentment is palpable, setting the stage for poignant moments of vulnerability and confrontation.


    Meanwhile, the movements of Tess and the others toward Ember Vi hint at unfolding developments that could shift alliances and power bnces. The unease Tess feels about Nadine’s absence suggests that not everything is as straightforward as it seems, and Abel’s cryptic remarks addyers of mystery and potential conflict. Readers can anticipate a mix of emotional reckonings and subtle power ys that will challenge the characters’ rtionships and test their resolve in the chapters ahead.


    Sara Lili


    <strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.