ucinda had taken a cold shower. Perhaps that was why her face was pale.
“I’m fine, Cyrus. I’ll go home after I finish this.”
“Okay.” Cyrus frowned. He knew Lucinda well, and he knew she was hiding something.
He summoned Abel. When Abel arrived, he knelt before Cyrus and begged for forgiveness.
“Mr. Simmons, forgive me. I really don’t know what is wrong with Miss Simmons. Maybe it’s because… because she’s been so busy at work and often stays up late.”
Abel felt aggrieved to be put in this position between Lucinda and Cyrus.
The bitterness in Abel’s eyes prevented Cyrus from asking more.
“Make sure you keep her safe. Also, keep a close eye on Nathaniel.
If he dares do anything to hurt her again, I will kill him, with or without Lucinda’s consent. Do you understand?”
“Yes, Mr. Simmons.”
Instead of returning home to Bay Villa, Lucinda planned to stay up all night in her office.
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Abel knocked on the door before he entered.
“Miss Simmons, Mr. Roberts was transferred to the general ward an hour ago. He has just woken up. Would you like to see him?”
Lucinda hesitated.
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“No. Tell Jose to take good care of him. When he recovers fully, send him back to Bay Villa.”
“But…”
Abel hovered in the office, looking embarrassed.
Lucinda narrowed her eyes.
“What’s wrong? Don’t you understand my instructions?”
“When Mr. Roberts woke up, he refused the intravenous drip. He refused to cooperate with the doctors and nurses.”
Lucinda bristled with anger.
“He’s a patient. Can’t you and Jose handle a weak man? Will you allow him to dictate the terms of his care, when all you have to do is strap him down and force him?”
Abel was lost for words.
He didn’t know how to respond.