Nathan unlocked the screen and discovered it was from Lucinda.


    “Nate, did you manage to get a good night’s sleep at the border?


    I’ve heard the ultra-violet rays there are pretty intense.


    Will youe back with a tan? Ha, in this way.


    .


    Can I call you ‘Natan’ from now on?”


    Lucinda’s yful message brought a smile to Nathan’s face.


    In that moment, he couldn’t help but picture how adorable she would look while teasing him like that.


    The desire to embrace her and hold her close for the rest of his days overwhelmed him.


    Lucinda sent him more messages.


    “Are you asleep? Is it inconvenient to respond from there?”


    “I understand.


    There is no signal, right? Then I won’t disturb you anymore.


    Good night!”


    After that message, Lucinda remained silent, refraining from sending any further texts.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    Nathan’s slender fingers gently stroked the messages disyed on the screen.


    A tear dropped uncontrobly from the corner of his eye into his short hair and disappeared.


    Suddenly, a sharp pain pierced through his chest.


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    This caused him to tremble uncontrobly.


    Nathan curled up on the bed, sweat forming on his nose, and blue veins protruding from his hands.


    Every breath he took was apanied by a wave of agonizing pain.


    The pain intensified with each passing moment, tearing at his heart.


    A groan of pain escaped Nathan’s lips as he desperately attempted to reach the rm device on the bedside table with his trembling hands.


    But his efforts proved futile as he eventually toppled off the bed.


    The noise startled Aldric, who was next door.


    He rushed over and swung the door open, almost frightened to death by the sight before him.


    “Nathan! Oh, my God! I’ve told you to keep your emotions in check.