Observing her usually bright and lively face now showing signs of weariness, Nathan pulled her gently into his arms and soothed her, “Lucinda, try to get some sleep.


    ”


    With her eyes half-closed, she snuggled deeper into his embrace, feeling immediately secure.


    “Okay.


    You should rest, too.


    ”


    Right after she finished speaking, she fell into a deep sleep, clearly exhausted.


    Nathan kept a careful watch through the window.


    He had gone without sleep for several nights, and his eyes showed the strain, but he remained fully alert.


    The journey back was lengthy, especially the first half which traversed bare mountain roads, presenting the greatest challenge in terms of security due to theck of cover.


    All the security personnel were required to be constantly vignt.


    Based on the day’s events, Nathan was certain that Cory hadn’t perished in the fire.


    Instead, he had managed to escape and had erected numerous obstacles for him now.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    Although Cory hadn’t aimed to harm anyone, his actions had caused significant chaos.


    Nathan was still unable to discern Cory’s motives.


    They had been friends in the past, and Nathan was reluctant to believe Cory could be the instigator of the tainted milk powder.


    However, people changed.


    It was hard to tell what Cory was thinking now.


    By the time they reached the hospital, it was already evening.


    The setting sun cast a warm glow over the ward.


    Nathan and Lucinda immediately went to see Colby, who was_ sleeping peacefully, oblivious to the recent turmoil.


    Yet, under Lucinda’s watchful eye, he seemed to sense her presence and opened his eyes.


    Upon seeing her, he smiled.


    Lucinda’s face brightened as she gazed at Colby, unaware that she too was being watched.


    Kyson watched her intently, his gaze filled with obsession.


    She had be noticeably thinner after the recent ordeal and appeared exhausted.


    He assumed she must have been through a lot.


    From behind them, Nathan noticed the look on Kyson’s face and frowned, giving an unhappy cough.


    However, Kyson seemed oblivious to Nathan’s displeasure.


    Upon noticing a bruise on Lucinda’s neck, he got up and approached her.


    “Lucinda, how did this happen?”


    Caught off guard, she lowered her head to touch her neck under his scrutinizing gaze.


    She was confused, thinking perhaps Nathan had ki*sed her neck while she slept in the car.


    She gave Nathan a reproachful look, which Kyson misunderstood.