He Looked at her intently.
âI worry about you managing everything in my absence, so Iâve arranged for Colby, Destinee, and Zenia to stay at my grandfatherâs.
If you miss the children, youâre welcome to visit them there.
Moreover, even though youâve shown improvement, your recovery isnât complete.
My concern for you has led me to discuss arrangements with Aldric.
Instead of returning to N&L Fairy Land alone, youâll stay at the lab.
Aldric has agreed to oversee your care, as thereâs a treatment ward available there.
The signal at the border is unreliable, so my responses to your messages might be delayed.
Please, take care of yourself and wait for my return.
â
Lucinda reached up to touch Nathanâs cheek, offering comfort.
âThereâs no need to worry about me.
This is Cadiered; nobody would dare harm me.
I promise to avoid any unnecessary risks until youâre back.
â
Following this exchange, they shared a heartfelt hug and ki*s, bidding each other farewell.
Their moment was soon interrupted by Sonny, who knocked gently.
âMr.
Payne, we should leave now to reach the border on time and secure our accommodation.
â
Understanding the urgency, Lucinda and Nathan reluctantly separated.
Lucinda walked Nathan to the door, watching as he and Sonny turned a corner and disappeared from view.
With Nathan having made arrangements for her well-being, Lucinda felt staying at N&L Fairy Land by herself was pointless.
She returned to her room, pack
ed a few essentials, and set off for the laboratory.
There, Aldric had prepared a simple ward for her stay.
The room was sparsely furnished, with only a bed and a bedside table.
Aldric expressed his regret.
âIâm sorry, Lucinda.
Our resources here are quite limited.
We canât offer a more comfortable or secure ther@peutic environment at the moment.
Please, bear with us for the duration of Nathanâs trip.
â
Lucinda reassured him with a smile, âDonât apologize.
Staying in the lab for a few nights is no hardship for me.
Iâve been in far less hospitable places.
This is more than adequate; itâs clean and orderly.
â
To prevent any potential health setbacks during the night, Aldric administered an IV drip to Lucinda, adjusting the dosage as needed for her care.
Given his medical expertise, Aldric knew he lacked the physical strength to manage Lucinda if her condition worsened.
Therefore, he called upon the bodyguards to monitor her closely.
Unexpectedly, Lucinda struggled to sleep.
Accustomed to Nathanâs presence since their marriage, his absence and the unfamiliar surroundings made it challenging for her to find rest alone.
The ordeal of the first night eventually passed.
The following day, Lucinda proceeded to work at Simmons Group as usual.
The sleepless night left her wary of resting or napping at work, fearing a possible relapse during sleep.
Her solution was to rely on coffee for a semblance of alertness.
Meanwhile, at Peace Mountain mansion, Violeta assisted Graham in a significant act of contrition at the ancestral temple that afternoon, marking the start of his path to redemption.
Enduring twenty lashes, Graham emerged panting, his shirt stained with blood.
Throughout the ordeal, he remained silent, accepting the punishment without protest or complaint.
Violeta, deeply moved and unable to contain her emotions, wept as they returned to the villa.