Noelle sighed, not in disagreement, but in resignation.
Lucinda reassured, âCyrus really cares about you.
You two were deeply in love before.
He even blames himself for your memory loss.
I hope youâll consider giving him another chance.
But if you decide otherwise, itâs okay.
Itâs better to be upfront and end things sooner rather than later.
â
âIâm not planning to break up with him,â Noelle murmured, lowered her head and fidgeted with her fingers.
âI have not been subjected to this kind of control.
But Iâm slowly adapting.
â
Encouragingly, Lucinda said, âTake your time.
Thereâs no rush.
â
Noelle agreed, âIâve heard you talk about our relationship over the last four years.
Iâm curious.
Would you mind telling me more about it? Maybe itâll help jog my memory.
â
Lucinda gladly obliged.
She recounted how they first met, described their growing bond over time, and reflected on all the ups and downs they faced together.
Despite Lucindaâs detailed account, Noelle remained disappointed.
It was as if she was listening to someone elseâs story, unable to recall anything, not even a single scene.
Seeing her downcast expression, Lucinda suggested they watch the competition together.
Sooner than later, they were engrossed in the game, forgetting their earlier conversation.
As the afternoon wore on, Lucinda juggled her duties at the club before sparing a couple of
hours for a meeting at the Simmons Group.
After her meeting with Noelle, she decided to leave the game club and head to Simmons Group.
But as she settled into her car, her phone rang.
It was Gilbert.
Lucinda answered the phone with a serious demeanor.
Gilbert reported, âMiss Simmons, two minutes ago, Miss Diaz entered the villa.
Sheâs now at the gate of the ancestral temple.
â
After days of waiting, Nala finally made a move.
âLet her be.
Keep an eye on her,â Lucinda instructed.
âUnderstood.
It seems sheâs not planning to leave anytime soon.
Should I allow her entry into the ancestral temple?â Gilbert inquired.
âLet her in.
â
If Nala was prevented from interacting with Graham, Lucinda couldnât uncover the truth she sought.
With determination, Lucinda started the car, turned the wheel, and raced to Peace Mountain.
*
Nala peered through the crack in the door to the ancestral temple.
Inside, Graham was still on his knees, focused on copying the scriptures.
A small tea table was provided in front of him.