Her skin was delicate and pale, with visible bruises on the back of her head from the stickâs impact.
After a thorough look, the doctor reported, âThereâs no bleeding, and it seems the brain hasnât been harmed.
Still, to be on the safe side, an X-ray is warranted.
It looks to be a minor injury for now.
â
Nathan, skeptical about calling it minor, would only find solace in the results of an X-ray and a full assessment.
He commanded, âInstruct the driver to take us to the hospital.
Lucinda needs a comprehensive check-up.
â
âYes, Mr.
Payne.
â
The doctor turned away to make the necessary arrangements.
When Lucinda regained consciousness, she overheard Nathan requesting a thorough check-up.
Lucinda clutched Nathanâs wrist, her voice weak but firm.
âThereâs no need.
A full hospital exam would eat up the day.
Itâs excessive.
If the doctor sees it as minor and Iâm awake and aware, letâs skip the hospital visit.
â
Nathan sighed and said, âIf you find a full check-up troublesome, we can get an X-ray of your brain at the
hospital.
The back of your head has lots of important nerves, and itâs vulnerable to injury.
I wonât feel at ease until I see the final results.
â
âItâs my body, and Iâm in tune with it.
Iâm thinking now, and at most, itâs a slight concussion.
There couldnât be any bleeding inside my skull.
Iâd rather not go to Aldoriaâs hospital.
I have faith in Aldric.
Once we handle things here, we can head back to the Cadiered laboratory for a thorough check-up,â Lucinda responded.
Recognizing Lucindaâs determination and clear thinking, Nathan agreed to her wishes.
âAlright.
Are you angry about todayâs ambush?â Nathan queried.
Lucinda confirmed with a nod.
The attackers today had no intention of harming Nathan; their sole purpose was to target her.
And the sniper hidden from view was a serious threat.
They had been relentlessly trying to bring her down.
Whoever was behind this must have an intense and deep-seated hatred for her.
Lucinda knew she had to solve this mystery, or it would always haunt her.
Nathan understood Lucindaâs thoughts.
He gently shifted Lucindaâs position in his arms, ensuring she was lying more comfortably.
âHoney, just relax in my embrace and regain your energy.
Iâll tell the driver to head to the police station instead.
â Nathan spoke softly.
Lucinda gave a weak nod.
Her head was spinning in waves, but nestled against Nathan, she quickly drifted into sleep.
In 10 minutes, the ambulance took a new turn, steering towards the Aldoria police station.
At the police station, Ellsworth personally arrived and listened to the policeâs assessment of the situation.
By the time Nathan and Lucinda arrived, the initial questioning session had wrapped up.