Nathan unlocked the screen and discovered it was from Lucinda.
âNate, did you manage to get a good nightâs sleep at the border?
Iâve heard the ultra-violet rays there are pretty intense.
Will you come back with a tan? Ha, in this way.
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Can I call you âNatanâ from now on?â
Lucindaâs playful message brought a smile to Nathanâs face.
In that moment, he couldnât help but picture how adorable she would look while teasing him like that.
The desire to embrace her and hold her close for the rest of his days overwhelmed him.
Lucinda sent him more messages.
âAre you asleep? Is it inconvenient to respond from there?â
âI understand.
There is no signal, right? Then I wonât disturb you anymore.
Good night!â
After that message, Lucinda remained silent, refraining from sending any further texts.
Nathanâs slender fingers gently stroked the messages displayed on the screen.
A tear dropped uncontrollably from the corner of his eye into his short hair and disappeared.
Suddenly, a sharp pain pierced through his chest.
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This caused him to tremble uncontrollably.
Nathan curled up on the bed, sweat forming on his nose, and blue veins protruding from his hands.
Every breath he took was accompanied by a wave of agonizing pain.
The pain intensified with each passing moment, tearing at his heart.
A groan of pain escaped Nathanâs lips as he desperately attempted to reach the alarm device on the bedside table with his trembling hands.
But his efforts proved futile as he eventually toppled off the bed.
The noise startled Aldric, who was next door.
He rushed over and swung the door open, almost frightened to death by the sight before him.
âNathan! Oh, my God! Iâve told you to keep your emotions in check.