If she were captured and taken back, the future held nothing but severe torment for her.
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If she failed this time, Declan couldn’t save her twice. Endless suffering awaited her.
Desperately, Valerie reached the riverbank and glanced back at her pursuers.
The rain made the river turbulent.
Without hesitation, she jumped into the raging waters.
“Valerie!”
Bang!
A thunderous gunshot echoed through the air as a bullet struck her left shoulder, causing her to sink beneath the water’s surface.
Her blood mingled with the swirling river, leaving no trace behind.
The two men followed the water, searching for her.
One of them called Nathan as he ran.
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At the same time, Nathan was in the living room of the Simmons family’s house. He had missed the call while overhearing the family’s discussion about Atticus’ deteriorating health.
The situation was dire, and they felt helpless to save him.
His heart could give out at any moment.
Lucinda, being pregnant, had not been involved in the follow-ups or able to care for him for long.
In a daze, she listened to Hilliard, Violeta, and Cyrus discussing the matter. Nathan gently carried her into the car and drove back to N&L Fairy Land.
Once they were back, Lucinda sat in silence, gazing out of the window at the rain.
Seeing her struggling to suppress her grief, Nathan sat beside her without a word.
After a long while, Lucinda finally spoke up.
“Nate, should we postpone our wedding scheduled for the day after tomorrow?” Lucinda asked, her voice tinged with sadness.
Hearing her suggestion, Nathan felt a momentary freeze in his heart.
He understood why she felt that way. Her father’s condition was critical, and it would be inappropriate to celebrate a wedding amidst such turmoil.
With a gentle expression, Nathan approached her, crouched down, and tenderly held her hands, reassuring her, “It’s okay. If we need to postpone the wedding, I understand. What matters most is that I can always be with you.”
Lucinda’s heart swelled with affection for him, and she touched his face, feeling apologetic.