Her eyes flashed as she held the ferule above her wrist.
Slap!
Nathan raised his head and stared in horror as Lucinda hit herself.
“What the hell are you doing?”
He strode over and grabbed the thick slab from her hand before anxiously examining her wrist.
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Her skin was soft and tender as it was. Now, it was red and swollen, and a mark was rapidly forming on her otherwise pristine arm.
Nathan gently rubbed the spot, his arms moving in slow, soothing circles. He felt a fierce ache in his heart, and tears welled up in his eyes.
“Do you have any idea what you’re doing? You’re pregnant, Lucinda!
How can you hurt yourself like this?! If you’re angry, feel free to vent it all out on me. I won’t resist or fight back. But you must never hurt yourself!”
Nathan was overcome with fury, hurt and remorse. He hated how he had failed to sense her intention earlier.
Lucinda stared at him and chuckled.
“It was just one slap on my wrist, and see how worried and scared you already are. Can you imagine if you got whipped? I will be so much more heartbroken than you are right now! You could have been beaten to death! You know very well how helpless and desperate I get when I see you get hurt.
If you truly love me, you would do everything to make sure you aren’t hurt in any way!”
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Nathan ushered her toward the bed and made her sit on the edge. He then dashed into the bathroom to get the anti-inflammatory ointment.
“I’m sorry,” he rasped as he carefully applied it against the welt on her arm.
“It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have kept anything from you. I promise, no matter what happens in the future, I will tell you everything.”
“I want you to swear it to me,” Lucinda countered calmly.
Nathan immediately raised his hand and swore.
“I swear that I will never hide anything from you ever again. I will do my best to ensure my safety and well-being!”
She cocked her head to the side, looking a Little unsatisfied.
“Swear upon me and our children. If you break your promise, the babies and I will die a horrible death.”
He was shaking as he gaped at her in disbelief.
“Are you out of your mind? Is this really necessary?”
“Yes! This is the only way that you would keep your word!”