But over the years, as he maintained order at the border, he had antagonized many shadowy groups and umted a host of enemies.


    Exploring this issue would be far from trivial.


    Nathan remained silent, his dark eyes lost in contemtion.


    After a lengthy pause, he checked the clock on his desk and noted, “It’s already three o’clock.


    Since Sonny is carrying out a covert investigation, we probably won’t have the results until tomorrow morning.


    You should return to the Shaw family home and rest.


    ”


    Kyson disagreed and suggested yfully, “Since I won’t be able to sleep tonight anyway, and you’re not busy with other things, why not hit a bar for a few drinks and some conversation?”


    Nathan frowned and looked at him.


    “Are you trying to get yourself thrown out of the National Security Bureau?”


    Colby was ill, and Lucinda was in the hospital to care for him.


    Destinee was at home, being looked after by Luisa and Zenia.


    If he couldn’t immediately address the ongoing issues, he ought to return to his family right away.


    How could he justify leaving his family to go out for drinks?


    Seeing Nathan’s evident irritation, Kysonughed.


    “I was just trying to lighten the mood and stave off our tiredness with a joke.


    Don’t take it seriously; I know you’re not the type to neglect your family.


    ”


    Nathan, with a stoic face, replied, “That joke wasn’t funny, don’t bring it up again.


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    “Alright.


    ” Kyson masked the yfulness in his gaze.


    “It’s indeed veryte, and since there’s nothing pressing, I’ll head back and catch some sleep.


    ”


    “Leave quickly.


    ”


    Nathan arranged the files concerning the milk powder incident on his desk and urged him to depart impatiently.


    Kyson made a slight clicking sound with his tongue and casually slipped his hands into his pockets, adopting a dignified air as he exited.


    Heined, “Once you’re done with me, you discard me without a second thought.


    You weren’t this dismissive when you first asked me to join the investigation at the hospital.


    ”


    From a distance, Nathan watched his departing figure, remaining silent.


    It was deep into the night.


    Nathan was the sole person left in the office of the National Security Bureau.


    He sorted out the entire case, and only then did he leave the office to head back to the hospital.


    During the quiet hours, the hospital’s inpatient department waspletely silent.


    Nathan tiptoed into his son’s ward and found Lucinda still in the same position as before, propped up next to the baby’s crib.


    Remaining in this position for an extended period not only caused pain in the arms and spine but also could lead to bloating.


    With empathy, Nathan gently lifted her and moved her to the bed provided forpanions.


    As he was about toy a nket over her, Lucinda awakened, grabbed his hand with her eyes half-closed from sleepiness, and whispered softly, “How’s the investigation going?”