Nathaniel was looked up and down by Kyson, who frowned in disapproval.
Nathaniel was also being scrutinized by Lucinda.
Was he pretending to be pitiful to gain her sympathy again?
Lucinda gritted her teeth, but then forced a happy smile and extended her hand toward Nathanielâs face.
Nathaniel noticed her approach and eagerly leaned in, anticipating her touch.
The moment Lucindaâs hand made contact with Nathanielâs face, her smile vanished, and her expression turned cold in an instant.
With a firm grip on his cheek, she scolded him in a serious tone.
âAre you pretending to be pitiful again?â she demanded.
âWhy are you so shameless?â Nathaniel winced in pain as she continued to squeeze his cheek tightly.
âOuchâ¦â he whimpered in response.
Nathaniel gasped in pain as his face contorted, but he didnât flinch and allowed her to vent her anger.
Leon gloated at Nathanielâs misery.
Sonny gasped in shock upon witnessing the scene.
Kyson pursed his lips disapprovingly and fixed his gaze on Nathaniel.
With everyoneâs eyes on her, Lucinda released her grip on Nathanielâs cheek in anger.
Nathaniel felt wronged.
He fought back tears and felt distressed by the situation.
His pale complexion made the red mark on his left cheek more pronounced, evoking pity.
Nathaniel glared unhappily at Lucinda.
She looked away from him, with a cold and indifferent expression, and turned to Sonny, saying, âTake him back to the villa.
â
Then, she walked over to Kyson without giving Nathaniel a second glance.
As Lucinda approached him, Kyson greeted her with a smile.
âLetâs go.
What do you feel like having for Lunch? I will take you wherever you want to go.
â Without waiting for a response, he instructed someone to make arrangements.
Nathaniel felt a tightness in his chest, and he almost couldnât breathe as he watched them.
His face, wrists, and heart all throbbed with pain.