She pondered the situation, wondering about Graham’s reaction should the truthe to light.


    Yet, part of her hoped N’s confession was a fabrication, a ploy to shoulder all me herself.


    After all, the thought of a young girl harboring such darkness was unsettling to Lucinda.


    Noticing Lucinda’s preupation and reluctance to delve deeper, Graham refrained from pressing further.


    Returning to the matter at hand, Graham queried, “Once we return, do you still n for me to receive twentyshes at the ancestral temple as previously arranged?”


    Regaining focus, Lucinda replied, “No, that’s no longer necessary.


    My aim was to uncover N’s true identity.


    We’ve unraveled that mystery.


    ”


    Graham, seated upright on the hospital bed due to his wound, looked at Lucinda with hope.


    He hesitated before speaking.


    “Lucinda, in that moment, I shielded you from harm.


    My actions were genuine.


    Do you think…” He trailed off, hoping for forgiveness.


    Lucinda, understanding the unspoken question, replied gently, “Focus on healing now.


    Let’s not dwell on the past until you’re better.


    ”


    With a heavy heart, Graham nodded in agreement.


    After a couple of hours of observation confirmed his stable condition, Lucinda and Violeta assisted Graham back to Peace Mountain for further recovery.


    Later, Lucinda made her way to the National Security Bureau.


    Meanwhile, Nathan had been meticulously investigating a case involving a series killer, only to discover inconsistencies pointing to a deliberate hoax in Stastle.


    Frustrated by the maniption, he vowed to uncover the mastermind.


    Upon learning of Lucinda’s arrival at the bureau, Nathan, in his crisp military uniform, weed her.


    “I was told Graham was injured protecting you.


    How’s he faring now?”


    “He’s recovering; thankfully, his injuries weren’t life-threatening.


    We’ve taken him to Peace Mountain to recuperate.


    ” Lucinda shared.


    Nathan, ever analytical, pondered the situation.


    “Something doesn’t add up with N’s actions.


    Her approach this timecked her usual caution.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    Moreover, her decisiveness with the gun suggests familiarity.


    If her intent was truly to harm you, how did she fail to inflict critical damage on Graham?”


    Lucinda pondered Nathan’s insights, giving them considerable thought.


    Previously, N had approached situations with caution.


    However, during their time on the ind, it became apparent to Lucinda that N’s preconceived ns didn’t match her usual level of detail and depth.


    Furthermore, Lucinda agreed with Nathan’s observation about theck of precision surrounding the shooting incident.


    Recalling N’s decisiveness during her shooting attempt, Lucinda noted the wound inflicted on Graham was superficial, not impacting any vital organs-a mere flesh wound, suggesting N might have had an ulterior motive.


    After mulling it over, she inquired, “How is everything going with Sonny’s interrogation?”


    “I haven’t checked yet.


    Since you’re here, let’s review the records together,” Nathan proposed.


    Lucinda agreed with a nod.


    Hand in hand, Nathan guided her towards the National Security Bureau.