Lucinda, please dont move.


    Let me hug you.


    His typicallyposed voice quivered with emotion.


    Lucinda was stunned.


    She set down the whip and ferule and gently ran her fingers through Nathans short hair, offering himfort.


    Im sorry.


    I should have been more vignt.


    I even argued with you that day when you defended Kyson.


    I knew Cory hadnt been apprehended and might seek revenge, but I didnt locate you in time and protect you.


    And then you were injured.


    You… You even lost your memory.


    Im so sorry… Nathans voice trembled.


    Regret and guilt consumed him.


    He yearned to make amends, seeking sce in Lucindas act of punishing him.novelbin


    Nathan buried his crimson eyes in Lucindasp, concealing his emotions from her gaze.


    He feared her potential disapproval, yet he was overwhelmed with regret and sadness.


    After he had held back his feelings for ten days, they finally erupted.


    He sobbed uncontrobly before Lucinda, his broad shoulders trembling.


    Tears welled in Lucindas eyes.


    She parted her lips as if about to speak, and then thought better of it and remained silent.


    After a moments pause, Lucinda gently patted Nathans back tofort him.


    She said, Nathan, youre only human.


    Everyone makes mistakes.


    You havent done anything wrong this time.


    Dont be too hard on yourself.


    can I.


    Can I hold your waist? Nathan asked tentatively, oblivious to Lucinda addressing him differently.


    Lucinda chuckled softly at his question.


    Of course.


    Nathan released his firm grip on her legs, adjusting his position but remaining on his knees.


    He wrapped his arms securely around Lucindas waist, inhaling her familiar fragrance.


    After a while, Nathan suddenly recalled Lucindas recent words and lifted his head to meet her gaze.


    Their eyes locked.


    Lucinda smiled gently and affectionately.


    Nathan furrowed his brow.


    What did you.


    What did you call me? You didnt say, Mr.


    Payne? Do you remember everything now? Lucinda nodded.


    Your memory isnt lost? She shook her head.


    What about the hospital diagnosis? Lucinda burst intoughter.


    Do you forget Hilliards influence? Hes the major shareholder in most Stastle hospitals, and the doctor from neurology is his former student.


    So she simply asked the doctor to tweak the diagnosis.