Nathan responded with a calm smile, “I’m okay.


    What could perhaps happen to me?”


    Lucinda wasn’t convinced at all.


    Having lived with him for so long, she knew him better than that.


    She had bought his story for the past few days, but not this time.


    She wasn’t going to be fooled again!


    Extending her hand towards him, she demanded, “Pass me the food.


    I’ll eat on my own.


    ”


    When Nathan saw her insistence, he handed over the food, cautioning softly, “Just be careful, it’s hot.


    ”


    She acknowledged with a nod.


    When she took it, she swiftly ced it on the bedside table.


    Afterward, she grasped his hand and pushed up his sleeve to examine his wrist, which appeared to be indicating something wrong.


    “Lucinda!” Nathan eximed in shock.


    When he pulled his hand back, it was already toote.


    She had caught sight of the bruises on his wrist.


    With a mix of astonishment and rising anger, Lucinda confronted him.


    “How did you get these injuries? Even when you’ve made errors, I have never subjected you to physical harm to the point of causing such severe bruises.


    Who’s responsible for this?”


    Nathan cast his gaze downward, avoiding her eyes.


    He appeared flustered and gripped his sleeves tightly.


    “It was nothing.


    I just burnt myself on the pot while making porridge.


    I neglected the wound, and it got worse.


    But I’ve applied some medicine.


    Don’t worry about it.


    ”


    But worry was written all over her face!


    Tears brimmed in her eyes as she reyed what she had witnessed in her mind.


    Why would the burns appear so severe? His wrists also bore bruises, as if he’d taken a blow from something.


    Lucinda insisted, “I’m not buying it.


    Extend your hands.


    I need a closer look.


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    He remained still, trying to dismiss her concerns.


    “I’m perfectly fine.


    Don’t fuss over it.


    ”


    “Hurry up! Stretch them out!” Shemanded with determination.


    “Why did you keep your wounds a secret from me?”


    Nathan lowered his head, motionless.


    He did not exin and didn’t show his hands.


    He felt downhearted.


    Lucinda’s sharp perception meant he couldn’t hide anything from her.


    “Nate, you’re familiar with me.


    I won’t give up until I get what I’m after.


    You can say no for now, but are you sure you can keep it hidden from me forever? Sooner orter, I’ll find out.


    ” She spoke gently, reaching for his hand again.


    “I just feel sad for you.


    Let me see, please.


    ”


    However, Nathan pulled his hand away once again.