With Nathan present, he clenched his fists and endured the pain in silence, refraining from retaliation.
Lucinda raised her hand again.
All she wanted was for Mekhi to die.
Before she could p Mekhi a third time, Nathan intervened, “Enough, Lucinda.
Let’s hear him out first.
”
Nathan held her in his arms,forting her with tenderness.
He then gently blew on her reddened palm to alleviate the pain and softly massaged it with his fingertips.
Mekhi pursed his lips, wiped away the blood from his mouth, and began to exin, “I’ve contacted a doctor to check on her previously.
The doctor informed me that she had recently suffered from a severe fever and cold, which had affected her brain nerves.
Consequently, she developed mental health issues and a tendency toward self-harm.
I’m genuinely concerned that she might harm herself again, which is why I’ve confined her to the top floor and arranged for doctors and nurses to care for her.
”
Lucinda remained skeptical of his exnation.
“Just a short while ago, Noelle returned to this house.
Prior to her return, Cyrus had taken her to the hospital for a thorough physical examination, which confirmed her good health.
Also, as someone who grew up in an orphanage, she’s endured more than most and has a stronger physique than other girls.
She’s only been back here for a week.
Are you suggesting that she suddenly developed mental issues and self-harm tendencies? Mekhi, do you actually believe that I would buy your words that you did nothing to her?”
Mekhi found himself momentarily stunned by her logical questioning.
As he began to offer further rification, she cut him off.
She turned to Nathan and said, “Honey, as the deputy director of the National Security Bureau, he’s taken it upon himself to imprison his own sister, knowingly viting thew.
Should we consider taking him into custody and initiating an investigation? If he’s truly done this, he should face serious consequences, correct?”
Nathan nodded.
“In principle, even if they are siblings, he cannot lock her up and confine her with iron chains.
”
Mekhi pressed on, “Mrs.
Payne, I’ve done nothing wrong.
If you have doubts, you can have a doctor assess her mental condition.
I locked her on the top floor out of concern and love.
What harm could that possibly cause?”
Lucinda fixed a piercing gaze on him, unable to dispute his words.
She took a moment topose herself and think rationally.
In this situation, the top priority was subjecting Noelle to a psychiatric evaluation.
ALL the members of the Shaw family were swayed by Mekhi’s influence, so they wouldn’te forward to say what was happening.
Lucinda knew she wouldn’t know the truth until Noelle regained her sanity and told her story.
With that in mind, she dered, “I must take her with me for a fair psychiatric evaluation.
You agree to this, don’t you?”
Mekhi’s face stiffened as he vehemently objected, “Mrs.
Payne, she can’t leave this house.
Under the doctor’s care, she has shown significant improvement.
Taking her away could trigger a rpse and she could hurt herself.
”
Lucinda remained resolute as she retorted, “I won’t take your word for it.
I’ll only trust the
doctor’s assessment.
I’m taking her with me.
Your innocence can only be proven once we have the result.
Do you understand?”
“Mrs.
Payne…”
Mekhi attempted to halt her, but she refused to listen any longer.
She issued an order promptly, “Remove the iron chains and bring her with us.
”
“Yes, madam.
”
With a small tool in hand, Sonny skillfully removed all the iron chains and carried the disturbed Noelle away.
The soldiers rushed forward to assist, and they immediately descended from the top floor.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Lucinda then followed suit.
Nathan remained behind and addressed Mekhi sternly, “Until we unravel this situation, the fact remains that you’ve locked up your sister.
Your duties are suspended, and you’re confined to the house.
Any objections?”
Mekhi clenched his jaw and replied through gritted teeth, “No.
I willply with your orders.
”
Without further dy, Nathan left the house.
The sound from the car’s engine broke the silence of the night.
Meanwhile, Mekhi stood on the balcony.
He was so infuriated that he smashed a nearby vase.