His expression was stoic and still.
âI told you to go to bed early, right? Why are you waiting for me on the sofa? Why didnât you turn on the light and wear more clothes?â
Lucinda scolded.
She swiftly grabbed a thick jacket from the coat stand and helped him put it on.
Immediately she touched his body, she realized that his entire body was icy cold.
Anger mixed with distress surged within her as she rubbed his arms and blew warm air on his fingers.
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Nathan made no resistance.
He silently looked at her and then said in a low, hoarse voice, âI couldnât fall asleep without ensuring your safe return, I was restless.
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âIâm back now! Letâs go upstairs and get some sleep.
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He didnât move and asked, âWhere have you been?â
Lucinda had already prepared an excuse.
âNoelle had a bit too much to drink and Cyrus wasnât home, so I went to take care of her.
Once she fell asleep, I returned here.
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Nathan said nothing.
He lowered his head in silence and clenched his fists.
This made blue veins stand out on his arms.
Sensing something amiss, Lucinda forcefully lifted his chin.
But she saw that his eyes were red with tears.
âNate?â
Nathan wore a somber expression as he moved back his head and pushed her hand away.
âDid you go to see Kyson tonight? And then lied about it.
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Lucinda was dumbfounded.
âYou already knewâ¦â
With her confirmation, his suffocation intensified.
He had never felt such deep sorrow before.
Tears blurred his vision, and his sorrow heightened.
For the first time, he allowed himself to cry in her presence.
His sadness was overwhelming.
Tears welled up in her own eyes.
Seeing that he misunderstood the situation, she explained, her voice tinged with sorrow, âI didnât intend to keep it from you.
I know itâs impossible to hide anything from you.
I simply hadnât figured out how to tell you.
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She had wanted to find an excuse and share the good news of finding a cure with him once the drugâs safety was confirmed.
She had no intention of disclosing how she obtained it though.
However, she hadnât expected Nathan to discover Kysonâs involvement so soon, âNate, Iâ¦â