Nortonâs face hardened into a stern expression.
âThe decision lies with you on whether to believe my words, or you can confirm them through your own methods if you have doubts.
â
Nathan scoffed and pressed further, âIf my parentsâ fatal accident involved your friend, how does Mylo happen to know about it?â
Norton let out a heavy sigh, his shoulders slumping as he spoke.
âTruth be told, Mylo is clueless.
All he had was a tidbit of information, trying to manipulate you into giving in to his request.
What I laid out is the real deal.
â
But Nathan wasnât buying any of it.
âAlright, Grandpa.
Take it easy.
I have some stuff to sort out.
Catch you later.
â
With that, Nathan turned on his heels and made for the door.
âNathan,â Norton called after him, a note of urgency in his voice.
âTheyâre your kin.
I donât fancy seeing my own flesh and blood at each otherâs throats.
I just want to see our lot living peaceful lives, you know?â
Nathan halted in his tracks, though he didnât turn back to face Norton.
It was evident he was contemplating Nortonâs plea.
Then he left the room without a backward glance.
The revelation of his parentsâ tragic death clearly threw Nathan into emotional turmoil.
When Lucinda came downstairs, she found him standing in the hallway, lost in thought.
âHow is Grandpa? Did the medical team show up?â she inquired.
Nathan kept it brief.
âHeâs doing good.
â
Lucinda could read between the lines.
She realized Norton was putting on an act, but as a respectful granddaughter-in-law, she kept her lips closed, refraining from commenting on his behavior.
Nathan looped an arm around her shoulders, concern etched on his face.
âHowâre the little ones? Catching some shut-eye?â
Lucinda nodded, a small smile playing on her lips.
âYeah, they fussed a bit when I put them down, but theyâre snoozing now.
Allâs quiet.
â
Nathan visibly relaxed.
âThatâs a relief.
Come on, letâs roll.
Iâll drop you off at N&L Fairy Land.
â
Lucinda raised an eyebrow in confusion.
âYouâre not coming home with me?â
Nathan checked his watch; there was still an hour till the clock struck ten.
âI have to deal with Mylo and Ronan first.
I need to hear Myloâs side of the story.
â
Lucinda took his hand, intertwining her fingers with his.
âWhy donât we go together? Iâm not keen on being home alone.
I prefer to join you in your office.
â
She was insistent on accompanying him, so Nathan couldnât turn her down.
He was deeply moved by her caring gesture.