Nathan was pleased, seeing her fierce protectiveness.
He listened silently as she rebuked Selma.
Selma was taken aback and awkwardly shifted her address to Lucinda.
“I apologize, Mrs.
Payne.
There’s talk that Mr.
Payne is controlled by his wife.
It seems there’s truth to it.
But why treat me as a foe? Excessive control over a man isn’t ttering.
”
If Atticus were still alive and Lucinda and Nathan hadn’t married, Nathan would certainly correct
Selma upon hearing the words “controlled by his wife”.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.
He would feel the need to prove his status in the family.
But now, he had no concerns.
He smiled and exined, “Miss Dixon, you’ve misunderstood.
I haven’t directed my attention solely to the family due to the kids.
All my affection and love were given to my wife long ago.
Even the babies aren’t as significant to me as she is.
”
Nathan then entwined his hand with Lucinda’s and gazed into her eyes tenderly.
Selma’s face turned pale.
“Your love for each other is truly enviable.
”
Nathan didn’t even nce at Selma.
Keeping his eyes on Lucinda, he softly said, “Honey, I’m tired.
Can we go home now?”
Looking into his eyes, Lucinda surprisingly agreed, “Alright.
”
Hearing her affirmative response, Nathan felt ted.
He scooped her up and silently left through the rear door.
Sitting in the car, Lucinda was unhappy.
Nathan sensed her discontent and innocently remarked, “Honey, you can’t put the me on me.
I don’t know that woman.
Don’t take it out on me.
”
She turned, fixed her gaze on him, and yfully pinched his cheek.
“You’d better wear your silver mask whenever you’re out in the future.
I won’t be at ease until your handsome face is concealed.
”
Nathan chuckled at her jealousy.
“Sure, but you’re equally beautiful.
Shouldn’t you wear a mask as well, just in case another man tries to snatch you away from me?”
But she declined.
“I don’t want to wear it.
It’s so ugly.
”
He was at a loss for words.
Ugly? But he often wore a mask…