Once Colby was asleep, Nathan carefully gathered strands of Colbyâs and Destineeâs hair from the pillow and placed them in a small sealed bag.
He knew Lucinda well enough to recognize the woman in the hospital was an impostor.
Yet, without evidence, he couldnât prove it.
Only a DNA test could reveal the truth.
The next day, Nathan bought a delicious breakfast and ate with the children before heading to the hospital.
Upon his arrival, one of the guards stationed outside the ward briefed him on the events of the previous night.
âLast night, Mrs.
Payne opened the door twice.
The first time was to inquire how long we would be stationed here, and the second time was in the middle of the night.
She mentioned having trouble sleeping and not having her phone, asking us to contact you.
However, knowing you were with your children, we refrained from disturbing you,â the guard explained in a trembling voice.
He knew how deeply Nathan cared for his wife, and yet they hadnât notified him when she woke in the middle of the night unable to sleep.
Would they face consequences for their decision?
Remaining composed, Nathan listened to the report without displaying any particular emotion.
âI understand.
Good job.
Go change shifts and get some rest.â
âThank you, Mr.
Payne.â
Nathan pushed open the door and found the woman having breakfast.
She disliked the sandwiches and milk bought from the hospital canteen.
The moment she saw Nathan, she began to complain.
âHoney, youâre finally here! The hospital food is disgusting.
This sandwich is so hard.
I feel awful.â
Nathan suppressed the coldness in his eyes.
He approached calmly, pulled up a chair, and sat beside the bed.
âYouâll have to make do with hospital food for now, Lucinda.
Once youâre discharged, you can eat whatever you like.â
Her eyes brightened.
Tilting her head, she adopted a coquettish tone.
âLetâs leave today, okay? Youâre the best, honey.
Iâm feeling better now.
And I miss Destinee and Colby.
Can you take me to see our children?â
She placed a hand over her heart, looking pained.
âI feel so empty without them.
Itâs been many days since they saw me.
Iâm sure they miss me too.â
She frequently mentioned Colby and Destinee.
Nathan remained silent, sensing this was part of Coryâs scheme.
The DNA test and confirming the identity of this woman would require some time.
âIâll speak with the doctor for a follow-up consultation.
Once they confirm youâre okay, you can leave,â Nathan replied calmly.
âGreat!â She pushed the breakfast away in distaste and continued to act needy.
âI want a luxurious breakfast from the nearby five-star hotel.
Can you have someone bring it for me, honey?â
âAlright, you can have whatever you want to eat.â
Half an hour later, the doctor arrived to conduct a follow-up examination on the impostor posing as Lucinda.
She sat in the ward, enjoying a luxurious breakfast slowly and elegantly, maintaining her refined demeanor.