After listening attentively, Lucindaâs expression turned serious.
âSo, what are you planning to do now?â
Nathan responded with a ki*s and said simply, âWait.
â
âWait?â
He nodded and gently touched her stomach.
âHoney, are you hungry? Iâll ask the canteen to prepare something special.
â
âNo need.
I just wanted to be with you.
â
Hand in hand, they then headed to the canteen for dinner.
Many officers looked on in surprise.
It seemed that Nathan had not ordered food to his office.
Instead, he took his wife to the canteen for dinner, holding her hand and appearing inseparable, prompting envious glances from bystanders.
Did he do it on purpose?
âHello, Mr.
Payne and Ms.
Payne.
â
As they passed by, all the male and female officers nodded respectfully to Nathan and Lucinda.
Their eyes were filled with admiration.
Lucinda responded with a charming smile.
Her demeanor left a warm and amiable impression on everyone.
While Lucinda appeared composed, she felt a hint of curiosity about Nathanâs decision.
She had assumed they would simply pack up the food and enjoy it privately in Nathanâs office.
However, Nathan chose to dine in the canteen, seemingly eager to display their relationship.
Initially, Lucinda was hesitant to make such a public appearance in the National Security Bureauâs canteen, but noticing Nathanâs resolved expression, she was unsure of his intentions yet decided to go along with his plans.
Nathan retrieved two portions of food for himself and Lucinda.
Midway through, Nathan signaled to Fletcher, the leader of the ninth team, who was also getting his meal.
He whispered something into his ear before returning to the table where Lucinda was already seated.
He maintained a calm demeanor, but his eyes occasionally scanned the police officers dining around them.
The canteenâs food wasnât particularly appetizing.
It was worse than Nathanâs cooking.
However, Lucinda didnât mind much.
Dining here meant she could enjoy his company rather than eating alone back at the villa, and that was worth the compromise.
After Lucinda ate half of her meal, they exited the canteen together, hand in hand.