“There is a reason behind that incident…”
Lucinda attempted to explain, but Agate coldly averted her gaze and grabbed Nathan’s arm.
“Come with me alone. I need to talk to you.”
Nathan was pulled aside, leaving Lucinda feeling a tinge of sadness.
She watched them as they chatted in a corner.
Seeing her unease, Sonny approached her, offering comfort.
“Don’t worry, Miss Simmons. Miss Payne doesn’t know much about the situation.
She might say something negative about you to Mr. Payne, but he will always trust you.”
“I know,”
Lucinda replied with a nod.
She couldn’t help but feel anxious. What if Agate believed that Kyson was the father of her baby because of their encounter at the banquet?
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How would Nathan react to such a misunderstanding?
Gently touching her belly, Lucinda knew that their child was
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growing inside her, even though she couldn’t feel its presence yet.
It was her and Nathan’s baby! A product of their love.
Seeing Lucinda touching her belly lost in her thoughts, Sonny was worried that she would overthink and discreetly signaled Luisa.
Luisa instantly understood what he meant. She enthusiastically walked towards them and held Lucinda’s arm, cheering her up.
Before long, Lucinda’s attention was diverted from her frustration and Luisa guided her into the villa.
Meanwhile, Agate led Nathan to a secluded corner of the garden.
“Aunt Agate, you’re making Lucinda uneasy. I keep nothing from her.
There’s nothing you want to say that she can’t hear.”
“Are you arguing with me?” Agate retorted in anger.
Nathan lowered his head and remained silent. His quietude reflected his own anger.
Agate’s anger momentarily subsided, knowing that Nathan was her favorite nephew. Instead of scolding him, she asked, “Do you know what that woman has done in Eurfrica?”
“I do,” he replied calmly, nodding.