If N wasn’t interested in Graham’s good looks, her attention toward him seemed out of ce to Lucinda.


    Particrly unsettling was N’s reaction when mentioning Graham’s punishment-having to kneel while reciting the scriptures and enduring twentyshes, resulting in his hoarse voice and swollen knees due to rheumatism.


    N’s expression betrayed deep sympathy, and Lucinda couldn’t shake the impression that N felt genuinely sorry for Graham.


    Lucinda pondered over why N would feel such empathy for someone she had just met.


    Was it because N was inherentlypassionate, or was there something more between her and Graham?


    However, Lucinda recognized that these were mere spections.


    Without concrete evidence or N’s personal admission, she couldn’t jump to conclusions.


    Lost in her thoughts, Lucinda suddenly felt herself being lifted.


    Startled, she opened her eyes in a panic.


    In the windowless basement, darkness enveloped Lucinda, rendering her surroundings pitch ck.


    Even with her eyes wide open, she could discern nothing.


    In the absence of visibility, Lucinda raised her voice and called out, “What are you doing? Where are you taking me?”


    Hearing Lucinda’s voice, Nathan froze in embarrassment, halting his actions abruptly.


    “Honey, you are still awake? I can’t seem to fall asleep either.


    I thought I might hold you and do some squats.


    ”


    In truth, Nathan had blurted out the excuse without much thought.


    However, Lucinda found the excuse rather ridiculous.


    “Ouch, honey.


    That hurts.


    ”


    Even in the darkness, Lucinda managed to pinch his handsome face with remarkable uracy.


    Of course, Lucinda knew she hadn’t applied enough force to cause any real pain.


    “Tell me the truth.


    What’s really on your mind?”


    In a pitiful tone, Nathan responded, “You haven’t had a rpse in the past two days.


    So I believe the medicine prescribed by Aldric is working, and we should continue with the IV drips to solidify its effectiveness.


    I waited for you to fall asleep so I could quietly take you to theb.


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    When Lucinda heard it, sheughed and gave Nathan a quick finger flick to his forehead.


    “Oh, really? Do you really think this way? You could tell me straight out.


    Why would you decide on your own and carry out your decision covertly, huh?”


    When Nathan heard it, he became silent.


    He didn’t want to wake Lucinda since he believed that she was asleep.


    “Alright.


    Let’s go visit Aldric.


    I can’t seem to fall asleep anyway.


    Perhaps the IV drips will be beneficial, expediting my recovery.


    ”


    Lucinda let go of Nathan’s face and struggled to flick on the light.


    Once they were dressed, the pair walked out of the house hand in hand.


    In truth, having the intravenous drip while awake proved to be quite tedious.