Locking eyes with Cyrus, Noelle agreed.


    *


    Meanwhile, in theb, Lucinda peacefully slept as she received a transfusion on the hospital bed.


    Stationed by her side, Nathan diligently tended to her wounds with a stack of medical supplies on the bedside table.


    Lucinda, with her delicate and tender skin, suffered severe injuries from the weighty metal handcuffs.


    Thankfully, Nathan administered a tranquilizer just in time, preventing Lucinda from having to endure the removal of a Layer of skin.


    Watching the affection between the two, Aldric stood by the door and let out a heartfelt sigh.


    Life, he pondered, was a session of highs and lows, Lately leaning heavily towards thetter.


    Recalling their shared history, Aldric couldn’t remember a time when Nathan and Lucinda had enjoyed a peaceful life.


    As these thoughts upied Aldric’s mind, Nathan inquired, “Can you propose an alternative method, one that doesn’t rely on tranquilizers but still expedites Lucinda’s recovery from exhaustion?”


    Aldric responded with a sigh, “Nathan, if only such a perfect solution were conceivable.


    ”All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    The radiance in Nathan’s eyes diminished.


    Sensing Nathan’s low mood, Aldric suggested a solution, “Temporarily, the most effective approach would be to confine Lucinda in the basement overnight.


    ”


    Nathan didn’t cast him a nce, not interested in the idea.


    Aldric then pondered on another option and proposed, “Alternatively, we could revamp the basement and fill it with stress-relief items to offer her an outlet without causing her harm.


    You can lock Lucinda in there at night, and once her energy wanes, bring her to theb for a drip infusion.


    ”


    He paused and then went on, “Consider it, Nathan.


    This seems the best option so far.


    It safeguards Lucinda without causing you harm.


    ”


    After a moment of contemtion, Nathan entertained the idea.


    “I’ll discuss it with her when she wakes up tomorrow.


    ”


    Over two hourster, Nathan traversed the winding alley of the Payne family estate, cradling the sleeping Lucinda in his arms.


    While he walked, he pondered over Aldric’s suggestion.


    The more he mulled it over, the more he found merit in giving this method a chance.


    Upon returning, Nathan settled Lucinda in her room to rest.


    After spending the afternoon catching up on sleep, he now found himself unable to do so.


    So he opted to spend the time revamping the basement.


    Nathan dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the task.


    There were no mornings for Lucinda after she got ill.


    She would wake up either early noon orte in the afternoon.