“Okay, thank you for your hard workst night.


    You can return to sleep.


    I need to go to the Simmons family’s house.


    ”


    Bending down, she ki*sed Nathan on the forehead before getting out of bed.


    Swiftly, she freshened up and left the house.


    About thirty minutester, her car came to a halt in front of Atticus’s vi gate.


    As Lucinda walked by Graham’s room, she keenly heard a feeble chant emanating from inside.


    It was already morning.


    Was he still reading the bible?


    Lucinda walked over and opened the door.


    She stood by the door in silence for some time.


    Inside, Graham staggered while trying to kneel on the floor.


    His difficulty was evident.


    After taking a brief break, he resumed his recitation.


    Worried about his well-being, she thought that if he continued this strenuous routine for a few more days, he might end up losing his voice forever.


    She frowned and wore a serious look.


    This time, instead of leaving quietly, Lucinda stepped into the room.


    The sound of the door opening startled Graham, causing him to stop reading.


    However, he didn’t turn around.


    Instead, he casually said in a hoarse voice, “Why have you brought me breakfast again? I’m not hungry.


    I’ll have breakfast when I’m done reading.


    ”


    Lucinda stood still, keeping her distance.


    After a moment of waiting, Graham didn’t hear any response from the intruder.


    Confused, he turned his head to look back.


    Upon seeing Lucinda, he was taken aback and remained silent.


    With her face devoid of any emotion, she said coldly, “Reading the bible every day won’t make you earn my forgiveness, nor will it erase your favoritism towards Valerie.


    Don’t set yourself up for disappointment.


    ”


    Her gaze remained firm and icy, as she added, “Even if you were to lose your voice, I wouldn’t be moved.


    ”


    With his head lowered, Graham swallowed and tried to hide the disappointment and sadness in his eyes.


    Without uttering a word, he turned away and adjusted himself into a standard kneeling position, then resumed his reading.


    Lucinda frowned and her expression darkened with frustration.


    He was incredibly stubborn!


    Recalling the report she received from Abel that morning, she said, “Valerie drugged my bodyguards and managed to escape.


    Are you aware of this?”? 2024 N?v/el/Dram/a.Org.


    Graham halted his chanting, turning around to face her with a serious gaze.


    “I genuinely don’t know anything about that,” he replied earnestly.