Nathan usually shrugged off any difort, but this time he admitted, You didnt hold back.


    Yes, it still hurts.


    Lucinda didnt say anything.


    She opened the drawer again and pulled out some anti-inmmatory ointment.


    Take off your pants.


    I need to check and apply some ointment to your injuries.


    Without hesitation, Nathanplied, lying down as Lucinda prepared to treat his bruises.


    Lucinda smoothed some ointment over Nathans bruised skin, soothing the inmmation.


    As she tended to his wounds, Lucinda said gravely, Act like youre unaware of the real situation with me.


    Also, where did you take Hilda? I need the address.


    I must visit herter.


    Nathan nced back at Lucinda and replied, Dont go there.


    I dont want you to face any danger.


    Ill handle Cory.


    You dont need to pretend to have amnesia anymore.


    Ill take care of the threats.


    Lucinda remained silent.


    Grasping her wrist, Nathan urged earnestly, Colby and Destinee have missed you terribly.


    Please, listen to me.


    You stay in theboratory with the kids.


    Let me handle everything else.


    But, Hilda… The National Security Bureau has its ways of dealing with such matters.


    Dont worry.


    You focus on our children.


    I can manage this situation, alright? Lucinda reluctantly agreed and nodded.


    Nathan grinned.


    He took Lucindas wrist and gently pulled her down beside him.


    His eyes sparkled with desire.


    Seeing the look in his eyes, Lucinda sensed his intentions.


    She yfully asked, Does it hurt now? It hurts, but I can handle it.


    Nathan ran his fingers through Lucindas hair and bent to kiss her softly.


    Its been a while since Ive done any push-ups.


    Its still early.novelbin


    Could you help me with a little workout before we head to theboratory? She understood what he meant, but she wasnt in the mood for this.


    She felt exhausted.


    Before Lucinda could decline, Nathans kiss cut off any protest.