She gazed at his retreating figure, feeling puzzled. Unable to resist her curiosity, she pushed open the door.
“Lucinda.”
Nathan’s pale hand suddenly gripped the doorframe.
Lucinda met his tender yet weary gaze.
Noticing that he wasn’t in a good condition, she rushed to support him and inspected his palms.
To her surprise, they were unblemished, without any wounds, swelling, or redness.
“They didn’t hurt you, did they? Then why is your handwriting so terrible? How did they torture you?”
“They didn’t torture me,” Nathan replied, offering minimal explanation. He rested his head against her shoulder, seeking solace like a spoilt child.
“Baby, I want to return to our home. I want to sleep with you in my arms,” he said, looking at her affectionately.
“Alright, let’s head back.”
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Lucinda didn’t bother to ask more.
She held Nathan’s arm and assisted him as he limped out of the house.
Once they arrived at N&L Fairy Land, she wasted no time in undressing him.
It took her a moment to realize that he had already changed his clothes in Hilliard’s room. The new suit he wore was more in line with Hilliard’s style.
Also, Nathan smelled really good. Had he taken a shower in Hilliard’s bathroom?
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Lucinda’s heart skipped a beat. What had her brothers put Nathan through?
“Where did they hit you? Why don’t I see any visible wound? Hilliard couldn’t have poisoned you or something, right?”
Nathan, utterly exhausted and feeling helpless, couldn’t do anything to resist her.
After enduring almost two hours of pain and strenuously transcribing the rules, his energy had been completely drained.
Now he understood why women needed post-birth rest.
It was… Indeed agonizing.
But being a man, he knew he couldn’t show any weakness in front of his woman.
Lucinda carefully examined him, searching for any signs of injury.
Although she found none, he appeared weak and utterly worn out.