Although Lucinda now knew she was her father’s daughter, her heart still felt heavy, preventing her from falling asleep.


    Observing her mncholy, Nathan held her tightly in his arms and gently ki*sed her forehead.


    “I understand, honey.


    I know this is hurting you deeply.


    After all, you have loved and respected him for more than twenty years.


    Being betrayed by him is the most painful thing for you.


    ”


    Tears welled up in Lucinda’s eyes as she rested her face on Nathan’s chest, remaining silent.


    Nathan continued, “But Hilliard is right.


    It is simply way too shocking.


    Perhaps he has his own reasons.


    You need to see him in person tomorrow and listen to his exnation before making any decisions.


    ”


    Lucinda nodded gently, clutching Nathan’s waist even tighter.


    “You are pregnant now.


    Even if you don’t want to rest, our babies still need to rest.


    You should at least rx for their sake .


    ”


    “But… I can’t help feeling sad,” Lucinda replied, her voice filled with sorrow.


    Nathan sighed silently, attempting to guide her to bed.


    “Then let me tell you some bedtime stories.


    ”


    “No!” Lucinda protested.


    “You’re not good at telling stories.


    It’s too boring!”


    “That’s precisely why I can lull you to sleep,” Nathan retorted, leaving her momentarily speechless.


    It made sense, she realized.


    She couldn’t argue with that.


    Relenting, Lucinda allowed Nathan to regale her with his monotonous bedtime stories for twenty minutes.


    Not long after, she finally sumbed to sleep under the soothing sound of his voice.


    After a few hours of sleep, dawn arrived.


    At half past seven in the evening, the grand banquet to celebrate Valerie’s return took ce at the top of Peace Mountain in Atticus’ grand vi.This belongs to N?velDrama.Org - ?.


    Valerie was elegantly dressed, donning a magnificent golden gown that made her resemble a princess in a castle.


    Her arrival elicited a wave of apuse from the assembled guests.


    As a superstar, Valerie attracted numerous reporters who eagerly snapped photographs of her.


    She exuded an air of nobility and grace.


    Amidst the crowd, someone noticed Lucinda’s absence, sparking a heated discussion among some guests.


    However, their attention swiftly turned back to Valerie’s beauty.


    Since Atticus had yet to wake up, Graham assumed temporary leadership of the Simmons family.