Lucinda turned her head away, still feeling unsettled.
“You’re just trying to cajole me. I know it.”
Nathan straightened her posture and made her look into his eyes. He spoke with earnestness and affection.
“I’m not trying to cajole you. Earlier tonight at the party, you were jealous because you were possessive of me. And honestly, I’m quite happy about it. Even if you were to break my hands, I would find it pleasurable.
Moreover, you’ve brought me an unparalleled sense of happiness and warmth. I’m already content with being forgiven by you, with being able to sleep by your side, and hearing you call my name with such sweetness.
Because, Lucinda, I love you. I love you deeply.
Then..” Do you love me too?
The words got stuck in his throat.
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He couldn’t ask.
He couldn’t forget what Valerie had said. He had replayed every moment, every event that had unfolded between them. She had been willing to give him a chance to be with her, but she had never told him that she loved him.
Fear suddenly gripped him.
He was scared that if he asked, Lucinda’s response would shatter the flickering hope he had.
Lucinda asked, “What?”
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Nathan tried to conceal his emotions behind his eyes.
“Oh, nothing. As long as it’s you, I’m willing to be embraced, ki*sed, and even endure a beating.”
A warmth blossomed in Lucinda’s heart. She went to take the pain relief ointment she had placed in the drawer the night before.
As she applied the medicine to his wound, she muttered, “You’re such a fool. A big one!”
Nathan simply smiled, content in seeing her wholeheartedly focus on tending to his injury.
“So, are you still mad about what happened at the charity party? Can you forgive me?”
Lucinda playfully pinched his cheek and replied, “Just this once.”
Nathan’s eyes sparkled with delight as a wide smile spread across his face.
He then scooped her up from the bed.
“Oh! What are you doing?”
“Since you won’t give me a punishment, it’s time for me to pamper you before you sleep.”