It was clear that Lucinda was watching his every move, and her guards were always on high alert.
He glanced at his phone and saw that Sonny had called him. After quickly deleting the call record, he switched off his phone.
These past few days had been rough. Nathaniel had been searching the mountains and had even gotten injured. Today, he had been tortured by Lucinda, and was absolutely drained.
Nathaniel fell asleep immediately he hit the bed.
However, after some hours, he was suddenly awakened by the sound of a bird singing outside his window.
He instantly jolted up in bed and sat up in the dark.
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He knew that that was their signal. Sonny was trying to communicate with him.
Rising from the bed, Nathaniel walked over to the window. Just then, the chandelier above him switched on, illuminating the room.
When he turned, his eyes met Lucinda leaning against the door, gazing at him with a small smile on her Lips.
Nathaniel froze and they both stared at each other.
He couldn’t believe that his awareness to his environment had diminished after he took the injection.
He didn’t even notice her coming in.
Lucinda simply smiled. Her eyes were sharp and focused as she continued to look at him.
“Why aren’t you asleep?”
The corners of Nathaniel’s mouth twitched.
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“I’m a bit hungry, and that’s why I can’t fall asleep. I was planning to head to the kitchen.”
“Why did you walk to the window then?”
Lucinda arched an eyebrow, amused.
“Will you jump down to find some food?”
Something had tipped her off when she heard the bird singing outside.
She had set the highest level of security in the yard that a fly couldn’t even get in. How could a bird have gotten in then?
Nathaniel remained silent.
He was unable to come up with a good excuse to refute her.
Lucinda decided not to push the matter any further.