Chapter 2001: Chapter 2215

Everett began to speak, but Nathan quickened his pace.

Ignoring Everett’s presence, Nathan lifted Lucinda into his arms and strode into the villa.

Nathan’s swift and decisive action left Everett stunned.

Nathan looked over his shoulder and said, “I have a few words to tell my wife.

You just stay outside and wait for half an hour.

”

With Lucinda cradled in his arms, Nathan entered the bedroom designated by Everett.

After gently placing Lucinda on the bed’s edge, Nathan closed the door and secured it, followed by the windows.

It was done seamlessly.

Perching on the bed’s edge, Lucinda observed him silently, hiding her surprise behind a blink.

It seemed that Nathan had orchestrated those actions because he wanted to… have s@x with her.

Before Lucinda could ascertain her suspicions, Nathan drew near and sat beside her.

He wrapped his arm around her tightly.

Lucinda said, “Easy.

I can’t breathe…”

Nathan loosened his hold, and then grasped Lucinda’s arm, making her lie on his lap, face down.

Before Lucinda could react, Nathan encircled her waist.

Her buttocks rested against his palm.

Lucinda was speechless.

Her breath caught for a moment before she understood his intentions.

“Nathan, are you planning to spank me?”

Nathan placed his hand on Lucinda’s backside, as if poised to deliver a reprimand.

But it was merely a threat; he would never strike his wife.

“Lucinda, you didn’t inform me beforehand.

When I discovered you were missing, I was beside myself with worry.

As soon as I realized something was amiss, I initiated a search with a dog.

”

Feeling his concern disregarded, Nathan felt a pang of hurt.

“Lucinda, don’t you think you’re being unfair?”

Lucinda apologized earnestly, “Yes, it’s entirely my fault.

It all happened so suddenly.

I didn’t have a chance to inform you, so I had to play along.

I wanted to see if we could unveil the true perpetrators behind the milk powder incident.

”

Instantly reassured by Lucinda’s swift apology, Nathan lightly patted her backside twice, as if to compensate for the anxiety she had caused him during the hour she was missing.

“The case can be resolved gradually.

Sooner or later, the truth will surface.

But you can’t disappear for long periods.

It worries me.

”

“I understand.

Don’t fret,” Lucinda replied lazily.

Nathan lifted Lucinda onto his lap, encircling her waist with his arms, savoring the delicate fragrance that enveloped her.

Sensing Nathan’s breath against her neck, Lucinda inquired, “Now that you’re here, how is everything progressing with Colby?”