บท 857: Invitation

Hours later, Nina slumped in the chair beside Finn's bed.

She felt tired, even after having lunch with Jonathan. He had been running all over the place that morning, trying to finish her tasks as quickly as possible so she could come here. 

"I'm sorry, Finn," she whispered, putting her bag down and reaching for his hand. "I really am sorry that I can't stay, or that I can't take care of you all the time."

Another heavy sigh escaped her as she thought about the days she'd come here late at night. Then, she still had to leave early to go to work. She'd already used up all her leaves, so she couldn't stay with him. Yet, she still felt guilty, because she couldn't look after him as much as she wanted.

"And then, I'm sorry for taking work home." She glanced at her bag, where a handful of papers sat beside it. "Tomorrow is the reunion of Penny's fan club members…"

Nina trailed off, gazing down at him. "Should I not go?"