The woman quickly sensed his despondency and sensed something was amiss.
âHoney, whatâs wrong? Did I say something to upset you?â
âItâs nothing.
I just feel bad hearing about your headache.â He controlled his emotions and kept his gaze lowered.
Relieved, the woman changed the subject.
Nervously clutching Nathanâs sleeve, she asked, âBy the way, honey, where are Colby and Destinee? I havenât seen the two babies for days.
I want to see them.â
Nathan looked down calmly.
âDonât worry.
Rest well for now.
Youâll be discharged from the hospital in a few days, and then Iâll take you to see them.â
âOkay.â The woman smiled and said, âItâs up to you.â
Nathan gently withdrew his arm, halting her from clutching his sleeve.
He checked his watch on his left wrist.
It was late at night.
Time to return to the lab and be with Colby and Destinee.
He stood and declared, âItâs late, Lucinda.
Get some rest.
Iâll return early tomorrow.â
The woman appeared taken aback.
âIâm being admitted to the hospital.
Arenât you staying with me?â
Her hurt expression accentuated her beauty.
âColbyâs not well and needs an infusion tonight.
If Iâm not there, heâll cry.
You always loved the kids most.
Are you going to be jealous of him now?â
He gazed down at her, his voice gentle yet devoid of emotion in his deep eyes.
Her lips twitched slightly.
She simply replied, âNo, of course not.
Iâve always blamed myself for Colbyâs health.
Go be with him.
IâL wait for you in the ward.â
âGood girl.
Rest well, Lucinda.
Iâm leaving now.â He coaxed her with a smile, but it vanished in an instant.
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As he turned away, the smile faded completely.
âWait, before you go, can youâ¦â She longed for him to kiss her.
Before she could finish, the ward door slammed shut.
Nathan walked briskly, without a glance back.
She was rendered speechless.
Why did he seem to be avoiding her?
Didnât everyone say Nathan loved his wife the most?
Why didnât she perceive it at all?
Did Nathan already suspect her? Did he see through her?
Pondering this, she hurriedly got out of bed and scrutinized her delicate face in the mirror.
She looked stunningly identical.
There was no issue.