Chapter 1726: Chapter 1940

Lucinda couldn’t help but ponder how Nathan endured the lengthy stretches of time while she underwent the IV drips.

Two and a half hours later, the intravenous drip was finally complete.

Exiting the lab, they climbed into the luxury car, prepared to head home.

As soon as Nathan ignited the engine, Lucinda turned her head and inquired gently, “Are you feeling tired, Nate?”

Nathan shook his head and replied, “I felt a bit drowsy while you were receiving the infusion.

However, stepping out of the lab and feeling the brisk wind has revitalized me.

You needn’t worry about me.

I can easily manage staying up overnight.

”

Upon hearing Nathan’s reassurance, Lucinda made a decision.

“In that case, before returning to N&L Fairy Land, let’s pay a visit to the Simmons’ house first.

To Peace Mountain, precisely.

”

Nathan was puzzled by Lucinda’s sudden desire to return to the Simmons’ house on Peace Mountain.

He fired up the engine and set course for their destination, then casually inquired, “What’s got you wanting to head over to Peace Mountain all of a sudden?”

After all, Cyrus had moved into his own villa, and Hilliard was off in Forden.

Apart from a few other Simmons family members, only Graham and Violeta were still at Peace Mountain.

Lucinda turned her gaze to the passing scenery outside the window, her voice calm as she explained, “I’ve sent Nala there, asking her to stay at Peace Mountain for a bit.

Plus, I’ve got Graham on scripture recitation duty every day.

I doubt he’s finished it yet Can’t seem to sleep anyway, so why not swing by and check on them?”

Having spent considerable time with Lucinda, Nathan grasped her intentions right away.

“That sounds like a plan.

Some things just need to be sorted out before you can relax,” he agreed.

Lucinda offered no reply, simply shifting her focus to the kaleidoscope of lights streaking by,

deep in thought.

Catching a glimpse of her, Nathan voiced his concern.

“What if it turns out Nala has nothing to do with Valerie?”

Lucinda’s response was icy.

“Though we lack concrete proof, it’s highly Likely she and Danilo orchestrated that accident on our way to Aldoria’s airport.

Even if she isn’t Valerie, I need to settle scores with her.

She’s stepped into my territory in Cadiered, and I won’t let her off the hook so easily this time.

”

Nathan expressed his worry.

“Handling Nala might be straightforward.

But if Danilo’s with her, dealing with him could prove challenging.

After all, he’s an earl at the Zephyria court, and the AN Group has deep roots in the country.

You’ll need to tread carefully, Lucinda.

”

Lucinda was well aware.

“First thing’s to confirm Nala’s identity.

If she’s not Valerie, I’ll leave her be.

But if she is, the Simmons family rules dictate she learns her lesson,” Lucinda declared, her anger mounting with each word.

Her gaze fixed on the villa atop Peace Mountain.

She added, “She’s at Peace Mountain now, out of Danilo’s reach.

”

Lucinda arrived unnoticed, not wanting to draw the attention of other Simmons family members.

She instructed Nathan to stop the car partway up the mountain.

The pair then made their way on foot to the old villa where Atticus once lived, slipping past the back door to head towards the ancestral temple.

As they approached, Graham’s voice, strained and hoarse from effort, became clearer with each step.

Despite the challenge, Graham seemed deeply focused on his task.

Through the window, Lucinda caught sight of the scene within the ancestral temple.

Graham was kneeling on the unforgiving marble floor, a Bible clutched in his hands.

His posture was rigid, his frame slightly trembling, and his voice parched from the continuous recitation.