Nathan smiled and opened his arms, inviting her toe closer.


    Lucinda understood what he implied.


    She sat on his left side, rested her head on his shoulder, and slipped her cold hand inside his robe to caress his waist.


    He shivered with cold, but didn’t move.


    With an affectionate smile ying on his lips, he allowed her to touch him freely with her cold hand.


    “There’s an old employee at Payne Group who has dedicated his entire life to thepany.


    He and his wife share a deep love.


    ”


    He started in a maic and calm voice.


    Seeing that he had much to share, Lucinda wrapped her arms around his waist and offered her full attention.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.


    “Recently, he received a terminal cancer diagnosis, with just a few months left to live.


    He’s afraid to disclose it to his family and wishes to spare his wife from the knowledge.


    He’s seeking my advice, but making a decision is truly challenging,” he continued.


    Lucinda’s spirits dropped when she heard this.


    She sighed and responded, “They have such profound love for each other.


    If his wife were to find out, it would undoubtedly devastate her.


    Besides, the pain is usually very unbearable for the person still living.


    ”


    Nathan’s back turned stiff, and his long eyshes quivered as he attempted to conceal his sorrow.


    “Yes, the pain is usually unbearable for the living,” he agreed.


    Six months ago, Lucinda had experienced immense sadness due to his supposed death.


    The thought of losing someone once more filled her with unbearable agony.


    There was nothing more excruciating than experiencing it all over again.


    If she had to face it again, would she not crumble under its weight?


    Lucinda was oblivious to his sad face as she was deep in thoughts about what happened six months ago.


    Just the mere recollection of it made her feel uneasy and her eyes turned red.


    She wrapped her slender, pale arms around Nathan’s sturdy waist.


    “Thankfully, I had a check-up at the hospital yesterday, and it turns out I’m perfectly healthy.


    So, you must take good care of yourself as well.


    Don’t get hurt again while you’re out on a mission.


    We still have a long road ahead of us.


    ”


    Nathan’s Adam’s apple bobbed and he clenched his fists under the quilt.


    Lucinda indeed had a long road ahead, but for him.


    Time was not on his side.


    His lips, pale and thin, quivered as he mustered the courage to ask a question he had never dared to voice out.


    “Lucinda.


    Do you still love me?”


    He lowered his head and fixed his gaze on the woman in his arms.


    This question had always filled him with fear.


    He was scared that Lucinda’s response would disappoint him.