“Yes.” Nathan didn’t deny.
A sigh escaped Lucinda’s lips. She was unable to conceal anything from him.
Illness had not dulled his intellect. He remained sharp, making it no easy task to deceive him.
She held his hands and said, “Don’t listen to him. I…”
“His condition is for you to end our engagement and marry him, isn’t it?” Nathan cut her off coldly.
“Nate, you must understand that Kyson…”
He furrowed his brow and cut her off again.
“Just respond to this.
Is what he said true?”
Hearing this, Lucinda lowered her gaze and exhaled another sigh.
“Yes.”
Nathan also averted his eyes, concealing the simmering animosity and killing intent within them.
“I’d rather face death than trade my well-being for your happiness!”
She instinctively covered his mouth and reprimanded, “What nonsense are you talking about! Don’t utter the word ‘death’ ever again!”
He clasped her hand tightly and wore a serious expression.
“Lucinda, it tears me apart to envision you marrying that scoundrel!
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How can I live knowing it comes at the expense of your happiness?”
Lucinda crouched down before him with a tender smile.
“Right now, your safety is my utmost priority. Let’s focus on taking the medicine to cure you first, and then we can confront the other challenges, okay?”
Nathan shook his head adamantly.
He refused to yield on the issue.
“I won’t accept any medicine from Kyson! Not a chance!”
“Nate…”
But he wouldn’t listen. Withdrawing his hand from hers, he turned his head away. He looked so cold, like his mind was made up.