Nathan remained silent for a prolonged moment, and then spoke in a low and hoarse voice that conveyed an indescribable sense of despondency.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    “However, I’d rather not discuss it.


    You’ve already parted ways with Nathaniel, and even our previous marriage was built on falsehoods.


    The ties to the Roberts family are no longer relevant to you, my love.


    You needn’t concern yourself with it.


    ”


    Lucinda frowned.


    Perhaps fueled by curiosity, she found herself growing more intrigued with each word Nathan uttered.


    What kind of secret could it be that kept Nathan awake all night and prompted him to rise early in the morning, staring nkly out the window?


    And, unusually, he held her and ki*sed her with such intensity.


    As she pondered, Nathan straightened his back and withdrew from the crook of her neck.


    “Come on, honey, freshen up, and we’ll head back to the Roberts family’s ce in half an hour.


    ”


    Lucinda refrained from asking further questions, simply nodding in agreement before heading to the bathroom to freshen up.


    Regardless of the secrets Nathan harbored, visiting the Roberts family’s ce first would surely provide some answers and ease her doubts.


    An hourter, Lucinda and Nathan approached the entrance of the Roberts family vi.


    The vi was justing to life, its halls resonating with the piercing cries of a baby.


    Inside, Vivien and her husband, Franco, were frantically trying to pacify their child.


    Amanda, awakened by the noise, appeared visibly irked as she approached the scene.


    Her voice sharp as ever, she berated Franco, “You might run apany well, Franco, but you’re helpless with your own child.


    It’s always the same; you never change!”


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    “Yes, yes, you’re right.


    I’ll do better,” Franco responded mechanically, his focus on the crying infant.


    “I’m tired of hearing that, Franco.


    Nothing ever changes with you,”


    Amanda retorted, frustration coloring her tone.


    Franco still attempting to calm the baby, responded without looking up, “You’re right.


    ”


    “What?” Amanda snapped, her irritation ring.


    “Are you even listening? Or is this just another empty promise?”


    “You’re right.


    ”


    Overwhelmed with frustration, Amanda fell silent.


    Vivien, unable to suppress her amusement at the unfolding drama, quickly intervened to prevent her mother from further outbursts.


    “Mom, instead of standing there criticizing,e help us.


    The baby has been crying all morning, and we can’t figure out what’s wrong.


    ”


    Amanda red at her daughter and son-inw, muttering under her breath as she moved to assist, “Unqualified parents, both of you! If your brother were here, Lucinda and he wouldn’t be this clueless!”


    As Lucinda and Nathan reached the doorstep,den with gift bags, they could already hear themotion within-cries, arguments, and general chaos.


    Just then, the butler hurried out to greet them, his eyes quickly taking in the man apanying Lucinda.


    “Nathaniel?” The butler’s face was a picture of shock, as if he had just seen a ghost.


    He quickly rubbed his eyes with his sleeve, looking at Nathan several times to confirm his initial impression.