This was literally the first time he was begging her.
It was so shocking and powerful that she just sat and stopped struggling.
The room fell silent, and everything seemed to be fine.
But then, Nathaniel was frowning and seemed to be in pain.
Each time he breath, the sharp pain seemed to spread all over his body.
Without painkillers or anything, the pain was getting worse and more intense by the second.
He had to drive her away and treat his wounds fast, but her scent was so sweet, and her proximity so comforting that he couldnât just let her go.
Since his upper body was on her lap, she could feel how laboured and heavy his breathing was.
Something was definitely wrong with him.
She was sure of it.
âIt has been five days since you got hurt.
It shouldnât hurt so much anymore.
Why does it seem like youâre still in serious pain?â
Nathaniel didnât answer her.
Alarmed by his silence, Lucinda reached out to pull down his collar, but he quickly grabbed her wrist to stop her.
âIâm fine, really.
Besides, Iâve applied medicine on it.
If you remove the bandages, Iâll have to apply the medicine again.
â
He was right, butâ¦
âBut why does it look like youâre in so much pain? Did you get hurt again today?â
Nathaniel didnât answer.
She ruffled his short hair and scolded, âHow dare you not answer me?
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Did the people of the Secret Investigation Department do something to you? Get up and take off your clothes.
I need to have a look.
â
Take off his clothes again?
Nathaniel felt helpless and cornered.
Just when he was about to say something, a knock at the door saved him.
Abel popped up and said, âThe bodyguards of the Shaw family are here.
â
âWhy are they here?â
Did the Shaw family already find out she had Kyson in her possession?
âMiss Shaw caused some trouble and the bodyguards couldnât find Mr.
Shaw.
Since you are the only one they know in Forden, they came to ask for your help.
What do I tell them?â