Her face remaining expressionless, she continued, “Two days ago, during heavy rain, she fled all the way to the river and got shot.


    She fell into the water, and her condition remains uncertain.


    ”


    Graham narrowed his eyes and remained silent.


    She fixed her gaze on him and scrutinized his every expression, feeling perplexed.


    “You once said you had to protect her because her mother saved you.


    Now she’s on the brink of death.


    Aren’t you concerned about her?”


    Lowering his eyes, he responded in a hoarse voice, “Perhaps she’s still alive.


    You can’t be certain if she’s truly dead.


    ”


    “Then why aren’t you eager to save her?” Lucinda raised her eyebrow, her eyes cold.


    Graham looked away nonchntly, fixed his gaze back on the book in his hand, and said with utmost seriousness, “In the past few days, I’ve read and copied the bible countless times.


    I’ve reflected on many things, and a realization dawned on me.


    I’ve protected her on numerous asions, but now that I’ve resigned from the State Affairs Bureau, I don’t possess the same power as before.


    From now on, she’s on her own.


    Whether she lives or dies, it’s no concern of mine.


    She’ll determine her own path, and I won’t protect her any longer.


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    Lucinda listened in silence, analyzing every nuance of his expression.


    After a while, she couldn’t help but chuckle.


    “Looks like all that reading hasn’t been in vain.


    You’ve learned to let go of many burdens.


    It’s a positive change for you.


    ”


    Lately, that was the calmest word she had spoken to Graham.


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    With a faint smile gracing his pale lips, he carefully shifted his swollen knees, kneeling before her.


    In a hoarse and sincere tone, he apologized.


    “Lucinda, it’s entirely my fault.


    I now grasp the gravity of my mistakes and how deeply I’ve hurt you.


    Throughout this period, I’ve genuinely repented for my actions.


    Can you find it in your heart to forgive me?”


    The smile on Lucinda’s face instantly froze.


    Nervous, Graham felt a lump in his throat while he waited for her response.


    She gazed at him for a moment, then finally said, “I ept your apology.


    But forgiveness? Today, I’m here to see our father.


    I’m not interested in talking about anything else.


    ”


    Graham’s eyes dimmed with disappointment.


    He had raised her, and he knew all too well she was not ready to forgive him.


    Pushing past his own sadness, he forced a smile.


    “That’s okay.


    I’ll wait until the day you can fully forgive me.


    ”


    Lucinda locked her gaze on him, and said nothing.