Valerieâs face reddened with pain as she struggled to catch her breath.
âWhat are you talking about? I donât understand.
I genuinely sprained my ankle.
If you donât believe me, you can check for yourself, I wouldnât lie to you.
â
âIt better be the truth!â
Nathan released his grip, not in the mood to verify her claim.
The most pressing matter was Lucindaâs anger towards him.
He turned abruptly to go after Lucinda, but Valerie caught hold of his sleeve once again.
Instead of speaking softly, she spoke with unwavering seriousness.
âNathan, you donât truly know Lucinda.
Youâre giving your all to love her, but it will only cause you deeper pain.
She may be by your side now, but Iâm afraid she has never once uttered the words âI love youâ to you, ever.
Canât you see that?â
Nathan shot Valerie a piercing glare and forcefully shook off her hand.
He then sprinted after Lucinda.
Valerie had lost her balance and fell on the ground.
Her white dress was now stained with mud.
Yet, she paid no mind to her disheveled appearance.
Her gaze remained fixated on Nathan.
Her eyes brimmed with excitement and a radiant smile appeared on her enchanting face.
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Lucinda strolled while Nathan ran after her.
Just as she was about to reach the steps leading to the grand banquet hall, Nathan intercepted her path.
âLucinda, please, just listen to me, alright?â
Lucinda cast a disdainful glance in his direction.
Valerieâs hand had touched Nathanâs suit, invoking a sense of disgust within Lucinda.
With arms crossed, she attempted to brush past him and enter the banquet hall.
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Nathan, aware of her fury, dared not make physical contact with her.
But he stopped her from walking away.
âLucinda, pleaseâ¦â
He pleaded in a soft voice.
His eyes had turned red.
Lucinda ignored his pleading eyes and tried to contain the surging anger in her heart.
âGet out.
â
Nathanâs heart ached, causing him to bite his lower lip.
Standing at the entrance of the grand hall, he swiftly unbuttoned his suit jacket and took it off without a second thought.
He then discarded his gloves into the nearby trash can.