“Did I strike you? Did I… Did I do this to you?”


    Nathan, seeing her distress, felt tears well up in his eyes.


    “Lucinda, please, don’t be upset.


    Let me exin.


    ”


    Exin what? Did that mean he was going to make excuses?


    His silence seemed to confirm her fears.


    She chuckled with a touch of self-mockery.


    He wouldn’t allow anyone else to harm him like that except her.


    She realized with a heavy heart that these injuries were indeed her doing.


    “I’m so sorry.


    ”


    Lucinda extended her shaking hand towards his chest but hesitated, noticing every inch of him was wounded.


    She pulled her hand back.


    “How could I have hurt you so deeply? How could I…”


    Her tears flowed freely as she looked at his injuries, a mix of frustration and shock on her face.


    Nathan tenderly wiped her tears away with his hands.


    “Don’t me yourself.


    You’re unwell.


    These are just bruises.


    They look worse than they feel.


    Honestly, I’m not in much pain.


    ”


    “Stop trying to deceive me.


    I can see the truth.


    ” Lucinda drew a deep breath and inquired, “What’s going on with me?”


    “You’re dealing with manic depression.


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    Lucinda bowed her head, lost in contemtion.


    She had limited knowledge about this illness.


    Nathan held her hand firmly, exining earnestly, “This is my fault.


    If I had been more careful, you wouldn’t have be pregnant.


    Your journey to Eurfrica to find a cure for me led to this.


    I’m responsible, so I’ll bear the consequences.


    You shouldn’t feel guilty.


    ”


    How could guilt not wash over her? She understood that he intended to console her with those words.


    Nathan kept wiping her tears, speaking softly.


    “Honey, please, don’t cry.


    It breaks my heart to see you so sad.


    ”


    Trying to contain her grief, Lucinda spoke seriously.


    “You’re seriously hurt.


    You need to apply medicine daily for faster recovery.


    Have you treated your wounds today?”


    Nathan shook his head in response.


    “Then fetch the ointment, and I’ll assist you in putting it on.


    ”


    Nathan declined, “There’s no need.


    It’s not that bad, and I’ll heal naturally.


    ”


    She spoke with determination.


    “I need to make amends for harming you.