âWhatâs the matter?â
With a ghostly expression, he gazed at her and whispered, âThe woundâ¦
Itâs opened up again.
â
He hadnât been in so much agony the night before.
Why was it hurting now?
She understood his thoughts and gazed at him affectionately.
âYou just underwent surgery, so youâre still weak.
Donât exert yourself.
Let me speak on your behalf.
â
Mylo expressed his disapproval.
âMiss Simmons, youâre not a member of the Payne family.
Itâs fine that youâre here, but involving yourself in our familyâs affairs isnât appropriate.
â
Paying no heed to Mylo, she stood and addressed Norton in a gentle tone.
âMr.
Payne, I am Nathanâs fiancee, therefore a part of the Payne family.
Nathan is in critical condition, so he shouldnât overexert himself.
I was involved in the events last night, and I would like to speak on his behalf.
Would that be acceptable?â
Norton was pleased to hear her refer to herself as part of the family.
âOf course.
You have nothing to worry about.
No one will dare harm you while Nathan and I are here.
â
âThank you.
â
She smiled sweetly.
She turned to Mylo once more.
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âI was indeed involved in what happened last night, butâ¦â
Before she could finish, he interjected.
âI admire your courage in admitting it, but as Nathanâs fiancee, how could you sneak into Ronanâs bedroom at night? What would others think of you if the news got out?â
The expressions of everyone else present changed.
Uma felt the urge to stand up and speak up for Lucinda, but her father, Jeff, stopped her.
Lucinda smiled at them.
Mylo was confused.
âWhy are you smiling? Whatâs so funny?â
âEven my dog knows to keep quiet and listen carefully when the master speaks.
Youâre over 40, but you donât even know itâs rude to interrupt others?â