Her skin was delicate and pale, with visible bruises on the back of her head from the stick’s impact.


    After a thorough look, the doctor reported, “There’s no bleeding, and it seems the brain hasn’t been harmed.


    Still, to be on the safe side, an X-ray is warranted.


    It looks to be a minor injury for now.


    ”


    Nathan, skeptical about calling it minor, would only find sce in the results of an X-ray and a full assessment.


    Hemanded, “Instruct the driver to take us to the hospital.


    Lucinda needs aprehensive check-up.All content is property ? N?velDrama.Org.


    ”


    “Yes, Mr.


    Payne.


    ”


    The doctor turned away to make the necessary arrangements.


    When Lucinda regained consciousness, she overheard Nathan requesting a thorough check-up.


    Lucinda clutched Nathan’s wrist, her voice weak but firm.


    “There’s no need.


    A full hospital exam would eat up the day.


    It’s excessive.


    If the doctor sees it as minor and I’m awake and aware, let’s skip the hospital visit.


    ”


    Nathan sighed and said, “If you find a full check-up troublesome, we can get an X-ray of your brain at the


    hospital.


    The back of your head has lots of important nerves, and it’s vulnerable to injury.


    I won’t feel at ease until I see the final results.


    ”


    “It’s my body, and I’m in tune with it.


    I’m thinking now, and at most, it’s a slight concussion.


    There couldn’t be any bleeding inside my skull.


    I’d rather not go to Aldoria’s hospital.


    I have faith in Aldric.


    Once we handle things here, we can head back to the Cadieredboratory for a thorough check-up,” Lucinda responded.


    Recognizing Lucinda’s determination and clear thinking, Nathan agreed to her wishes.


    “Alright.


    Are you angry about today’s ambush?” Nathan queried.


    Lucinda confirmed with a nod.


    The attackers today had no intention of harming Nathan; their sole purpose was to target her.


    And the sniper hidden from view was a serious threat.


    They had been relentlessly trying to bring her down.


    Whoever was behind this must have an intense and deep-seated hatred for her.


    Lucinda knew she had to solve this mystery, or it would always haunt her.


    Nathan understood Lucinda’s thoughts.


    He gently shifted Lucinda’s position in his arms, ensuring she was lying morefortably.


    “Honey, just rx in my embrace and regain your energy.


    I’ll tell the driver to head to the police station instead.


    ” Nathan spoke softly.


    Lucinda gave a weak nod.


    Her head was spinning in waves, but nestled against Nathan, she quickly drifted into sleep.


    In 10 minutes, the ambnce took a new turn, steering towards the Aldoria police station.


    At the police station, Ellsworth personally arrived and listened to the police’s assessment of the situation.


    By the time Nathan and Lucinda arrived, the initial questioning session had wrapped up.