âNate, whatâs the matter?â Lucinda probed, not allowing him to dodge the question with vague answers.
âYou know how much youâve suffered because you didnât tell me the truth before.
If you dare to keep things from me again, youâll get a lesson once Iâm back on my feet!â
Intimidated by her strong resolve, Nathan finally caved in.
After pondering for a moment, he decided to be honest.
âRemember that I was poisoned with the $404 Virus?â
âYes, I remember,â she replied, concern etched on her face.
He dropped his head and went on, âWell, now that the babies are born, I want to take them to the lab for a thorough check-up some time soon.
And, you⦠Once youâre discharged from the hospital, you need to get yourself checked too.
â
The seriousness of this issue weighed heavily on him as it directly impacted the future of their family.
Butâ¦
Lucinda looked serious and worried as she expressed her concerns.
âTheyâre still so little, and itâs heartbreaking to make them undergo those tests.
I canât bear to see them in pain.
â
âLucinda, they need to do the tests as soon as possible.
The sooner the better.
If thereâs something wrong, we can get them treated immediately with Aldricâs help.
â
The thought of the blood collection procedure being painful weighed heavily on Lucindaâs heart.
She couldnât bear the idea of putting them through such discomfort at such a tender age.
âNot now.
Theyâre still too young and delicate.
Letâs keep a close eye on them.
I believe theyâll be alright without subjecting them to this painful test so early.
â
Nathan nodded and brought a spoonful of nutritious porridge towards her mouth.
âAlright.
â
Lucinda turned her head away, stubbornly refusing to eat any more.
With a slight sigh, Nathan ended up putting the spoonful of porridge into his own mouth and swallowed it with care.
After a moment of silence, she gazed at him with a somber expression and asked, âNate, if I hadnât made you speak earlier, would you have found a chance to take the babies to the lab without consulting me?â
As he scooped the porridge, Nathan suddenly halted, his eyes widening with surprise.
Immediately, he lifted his head, flashing a reassuring smile.
âWhy would I ever do that? Itâs essential for us to discuss this together.
After all, theyâre not just my babies.
I canât make such a decision on my own.
â
âIâm glad you think that way,â Lucinda replied.
She decided not to press further on the topic.
Nathan let out a breath of relief, realizing how close he had come to a potential argument.
If he had revealed his true thoughts, she might have given him another good beating once they were back home.