âThe patient is in almost perfect health.
â He printed the test results and handed them to her.
She studied them carefully before asking, âAnd the wound on his back?â
âA burn caused by sulfuric acid.
It will heal if he applies the ointment twice daily.
He should avoid getting it wet, but he will be scarred after it heals.
That canât be helped.
â
Lucinda checked the results again.
They showed nothing wrong with Nathanielâs health.
But she still felt that something wasnât right.
Nathaniel had been acting strange today.
Despite her suspicion, she couldnât tell what was wrong from the report.
âs BunnyBookery
âAlmost perfect, really? Donât hide anything from me,â she demanded, staring at the doctor.
The doctor remained calm.
He didnât seem to be lying.
âYes, Miss Simmons.
These are the findings from Mr.
Robertsâ examination.
He is weak from the repeated physical trauma he has endured, but bed rest will solve that.
â
Had she been reading too much into Nathanielâs behavior?
âIf Mr.
Roberts asks you whether I saw his test results, keep my visit a secret,â Lucinda said.
The doctor nodded, but the moment she left his office, he opened a different test report.
This one showed obvious abnormalities in Nathanielâs health.
The doctor sighed.
He had to lie to Lucinda.
Nathaniel had given him a lot of money to do so.
Lucinda returned to Bay Villa.
As she got out of the car, Pierre hurried toward her.
âMiss Simmons, I heard you were taken to the police station last night.
Did they make things difficult for you?â
Conor punched Pierre, who then groaned and staggered back.
The corner of his mouth was bloodied and hot.
Conor clenched his fists.
âPierre, you rat.
Miss Simmons saved you, and you betrayed her.
Iâll beat you to death!â
âWait!â Pierre shouted.
He looked at Lucinda and pleaded, âMiss Simmons, I didnât betray you.
Please let me explain.
If I wanted to hurt you, I wouldnât have contacted Rickey.
â
Lucinda cast him a cold glance.
âCome in.
I will hear what you have to say.
â