“A terrible time? What were you two up to?”
After a brief pause, Valerie turned to Nathan, looking embarrassed.
“Well, what do you think? It’s exactly what you’re imagining,” he retorted coldly with vicious eyes.
Did he want to provoke her?
Lucinda took a deep breath.
As she struggled to contain her anger, she repeatedly reminding herself to stay calm.
She shot a cold re at Valerie and said, “Leave.
”
Unperturbed, Valerie called out sweetly, “Mr.
Payne…”
Nathan lowered his gaze and pressed his lips tightly together.
He seemingly agreed to her demand.
And so, Valerie had no choice but to leave.
As Valerie’s fragrance dissipated from the office, Lucinda walked to Nathan and noticed his slightly pale face.
She squatted at his feet, ced her hands on hisp, looked up at him, and said softly, “Tell me.
Did you get hurt during the mission?
I’m sorry that I kicked you off the bedst night.
It wasn’t intentional.
But remember, you’re not alone.
Don’t bear the pain by yourself.
I’1l be here for you to take care of you.
I will learn to cherish and protect you.
Okay?”
“I’ll stick by your side and look out for you.
I will cherish and keep you safe.
”
Lucinda’s sweet and gentle voice reyed in Nathan’s head like a broken record.
Right in front of him, she shed a bright smile.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material.
His sad and hurt heart seemed to be wrapped tightly by a warm Light that soothed and thawed his icy core.
He choked with sobs and subconsciously wanted to hold her soft cheeks in his hands.
But he was wearing leather gloves and had just touched Valerie with the same hand.
Realizing this, he quietly withdrew his hand and clenched his fist tightly at his side.
Kyson was spot on.
Lucinda had a fiery spirit.
She had a personality that zed like the sun, scorching anyone who dared to mess with her.
But when it came to her family and her loved ones, she was like an adorable little kitten, all cute and lovely.