Despite her teasing, Lucinda gently set the breakfast tray on the bedside table and turned to help Nathan up.
Why did you fall? Are you exhausted from all the work you did yesterday? Nathan shook his head and replied, Its just that my feet feel numb.
Lucinda carefully guided him back to the chair before perching on the edge of the bed.
Her hands moved in slow, soothing circles, massaging his legs to ease the strain of prolonged immobility.
Are you feeling any better? she asked softly, her voice filled with concern.
Nathan nodded, his eyes scanning the room with a hint of confusion.
Where are Colby and Destinee? he asked, a touch of worry creeping into his voice.
We just had breakfast at the lab cafeteria, Lucinda replied.
Colby and Destinee went to play badminton on the small basketball court out back with Aldric and Sonny.
Its good for Colby to get some exercise after being in bed for so long. As Lucinda spoke, Nathan watched her intently, a smile slowly forming at the corners of his lips.
Why didnt you go with them? he asked, his voice tinged with curiosity.
Well, I wanted to come back to check on you, she said, her tone softening with concern.
You havent even eaten yet.
Sonny told me you havent been eating properly while I was away.
Nathan furrowed his brows, catching a key point in her words.
He silently cursed Sonny for reporting on him.
Lucinda seemed to sense his thoughts and gently poked his forehead with her fingertip, scolding him softly, Dont use this as an excuse to bully Sonny.
I had to push him to tell me.
You really need to take your health more seriously.
Do you want to get punched? ..
Lucinda gave him a serious stare, suppressing a smile and feeling a touch of resignation.
Regardless of everything, this was the man she had chosen, and she knew she had to cherish him.
She raised her eyebrows and gestured toward the breakfast on the bedside table.
Eat quickly.
Drinking cold milk isnt good for your stomach, she advised firmly.
Ill overlook your past irregular lifestyle for now, but with me back, I need to adjust your daily routine immediately.
If you dare to drink excessively, smoke excessively, skip meals, or stay up all night, I wont take care of you anymore.
Ill let Kern deal with you according to the Payne familys rules.
That would mean enduring a good whipping. If he were to endure a whipping, it would take him more than ten days to recover.
This punishment was more severe than the one Lucinda gave him.
Nathan understood that Lucinda projected toughness outwardly but was tender-hearted inside, and her threats were mostly empty words.
He knew Lucinda would never truly allow him to face a whipping.
But the prospect of Lucinda no longer taking care of him still unsettled Nathan.
He leaned over, wrapping his arms around Lucindas slender waist and gently kissing her eyes and eyebrows, obediently replying, I understand.
Ill listen to you.
Lucinda gently pushed his face away, halting his attempt to kiss her further.
Just have your breakfast, she instructed firmly.
Nathan nodded in agreement, feeling satisfied.
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