Chapter 4 On the hospital bed , Nina was being pampered like a princess , surrounded by a team of doctors and nurses . She was sweetly flirting with Edrik , her delicate , innocent face exuding charm - such a deceptive appearance . Talia couldn't help but sneer , the comer of her mouth curling in mockery . She thought , " Who would have thought that beneath that " kind " face , Nina has drained my blood and fed my organs to the dogs ! How laughable that in my past life . I actually tried to save this vile person ! " Nina noticed her gaze and a flash of malice briefly flickered in her eyes before she quickly plastered on her " kind smile . " Talia , you're here . " Edric's eyes flicked toward Talia . His narrow , almond - shaped eyes instantly turned cold . " Why are you so late ! " Talia thought , ' Am I supposed to arrive earlier to mourn for you ? Talia didn't answer . She simply let her gaze linger on Nina's face with an unreadable expression . " You're looking better , she said flatly . Nina's expression fraze for a moment . She thought , " This fool seems a bit off today ? No , she's too stupid to do anything - just wait , I am about to watch the idiot suffer as they drain her blood ! At that moment . Nina exaggeratedly placed a hand on her forehead and leaned toward Edric's shoulder , acting weak . " Edric , my head hurts so much " You're safe with me . Edric murmured , gently holding her in his arms . He then turned to the doctors and nurses , his voice cold and commanding ' Dr. Greene , draw her blood now . A group of eight or nine medical staff subtly closed in around Talia . Neal Greene , his face impassive , turned to her . " Ma'am , please cooperate . " " You dare ? " Talia furrowed her brows , her voice low but brimming with authority . The medical staff immediately stopped in their tracks . " Hold her down ! " Edric barked coldly , not sparing her a glance . Talia shot a piercing look at Neal . " Are you sure you transfused my blood into her yesterday ! " Neal , eager to restrain her , quickly responded , " Of course " Talia smirked , her voice dripping with sarcasm . " Really ? If you transfused my blood into her , then why isn't she dead yet ? " " Talia ! " Edric's eyes flashed with fury , and he glared at her as if he wanted to crush her . Talia ignored him completely . She took out two test reports and threw them directly at his face . Tm Type A blood , and she has Rh blood " You can't transfuse blood between incompatible types ! Are you seriously that ignorant , Edric ! Do you not even know basic medical facts ? " she asked . Her words rang in the room . Edric caught the reports and quickly skimmed over them . The report , dated this morning , came from this very hospital - one be fully owned and had invested in . There was no way it could be forged . He raised his head , his eyes narrowing as he studied Nina . Nina's face stiffened . Realizing the situation was slipping , she quickly tried to cover up . " It's it's what Dr. Greene told me . He said your blood could save me , Tali Neal froze , his eyes darting nervously between Nina and the reports . He quickly lowered his head , stammering , " Maybe … I made a mistake , I didn't double - check the report … Talia let out a cold laugh inside . She thought , So Nina has bribed the doctor , and now she is trying to throw him under the bus . Does she think this would be the end of it " " It's bad " " Talia said , her voice suddenly turning serious as she furrowed her brows . " So you've already transfused my blood yesterday ! You should be in shock by now - rejection would cause you to faint ! " Nina froze , but then quickly realized what was happening . She thought . " Right Fainting ! " Edric , I feel so dizzy. " she said . 1/3 Chapter 4 In the next moment . Nina dramatically pressed her forehead to her hand , then collapsed into Edric's arms , striking a picture - perfect pose . " Ninal " Edric immediately caught her , his face full of concern as he called out , " Quick , lay her down flar ?" Talia's reflexes were fast . Before Neal could move , she dared forward and pulled out a silver needle . But before she could act , Edric roughly shoved her aside , and the back of her hand instantly turned bright red " What do you think you're doing ? " he asked . She looked up to see Edric tightly shielding Nina , his eyes cold and menacing as he glared at her . " Of course , I'm trying to save her ! What , do you - Talia shot him a sarcastic look. " You're going to let this quark , who can't even tell blood types apart , treat her ? I'm the daughter of Wynne , the legendary divine doctor ! " The mention of Wynne's name clearly shook Edric . He hesitated for a moment , then reluctantly loosened his grip on Nina , though his voice was still laced with warning . " Talia , don't try anything funny ! " Talia thought , ' Oh , I am definitely going to try something funny . Nina , it's your turn to experience the pain of bloodletting ! „ Talla pulled out the longest and thickest silver needle from her bag and , without hesitation pressed it against Nina's wrist , With one swift move , she pierced all five fingers , and blood immediately started flowing . " What are you doing ? " Edric rushed forward to stop her , but Talia shot him a cold glance . " Never heard of bloodletting therapy ? Don't stand in my way ! " Talia said . As she spoke , she pressed even harder , moving the needle to Nina's other hand . Each time , the pain had been excruciating but Talia had given everything to " save " her , only to realize later that it had all been part of Nina's deadly game . Her kindness and her life had been trampled underfoot . The agony of these ten fingers , each one pierced , was a reminder of the betrayal that had shattered her . She thought , Nina , today Ill return everything you did to me ! " Ah ! " Nina's face went deathly pale , her cold sweat pouring out as the shrieked in agony . Her expression Twisted , and her scream sounded like a slaughtered pig The nurses , shocked and horrified , stepped back . They had never seen their " goddess " in such a grotesque state But Nina didn't care about their reactions . Screaming in terror , she immediately threw herself into Edric's arms , sobbing uncontrollably . " Edric , help me ! She's trying to kill me ?" She thought , 1 am a rare blood type ! If Talia keeps draining my blood , I would del Talia , this malicious woman , is out to murder met " Are you crazy ? I'm saving your Talia retorted calmly , meeting Edric's accusing gaze with unwavering confidence . " Bloodletting has already revived her . If you want her to recover , you need to eliminate the excess blood ! " she continued . Edric's eyes hardened as he studied her , scrutinizing every detail on her face . Talia met his gaze without flinching , standing tall and composed . There was no sign of nervousness or guilt . After a tense silence , Edric finally looked away . Gently , he pulled Nina out of his armm . " Nina , hang in there … " " No ! " Nina immediately rejected him . She wasn't about to risk her life just to get back at Talia . " Stop wasting time ! " " Talia made a move as though she were going to stab Nina's wrist again . Frightened , Nina immediately threw herself back into Edric's arms , crying out desperately . " Don't let her bleed me more ! I never received her Her words hit like a bombshell , and the room fell into stunned silence . c Chapter 4 Talia's lips curled into a cold , mocking smile . She thought , So , it is finally out in the open .. So , you knew you weren't supposed to receive my blood , and you did it on purpose ? " she asked . The nurses , now fully aware of the situation , exchanged shocked looks . They thought , Isn't this outright attempted murder ! Our " goddess " isn't so innocent after all " Edric , is this really the ' pure and kind ' her eyes met his you've been talking about ? " Talia slowly put away her silver needles , her voice dripping with disdain as 色 Title: ReelTalk EP 40 - Contract Lovers & Heartbreak CrushReel's ongoing romance series, Miss You After Goodbye, continues to captivate on the latest ReelTalk episode. Haley Lohrli dives into her daring new character, while Ben and Josh share insights into their own memorable roles, promising a blend of laughter and heartwarming moments. Exploring themes of love, loss, and unexpected connections, this episode delves deep into the intricate relationships that drive the narrative forward. 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