Chapter 5

Nina's POV

Ethan froze, as if he hadn't heard clearly.

He approached the bed, gaze falling on my plastered hand, expression somewhat awkward.

"Nina, the situation was urgent. Isabella can't swim and has a bad heart. You're the future lady of the Blackwood family. Be understanding. Don't throw a tantrum over something so small."

"Small thing?"

I laughed bitterly.

Severed hand nerves. That's a small thing?

"Ethan, since it's such a small thing, let's talk compensation. By the Stewart family's valuation, my right hand is worth five percent of Blackwood Group's original shares. Or transfer those New York properties under…