He sat cross-legged on the sofa, absorbed in watching TV. He emanated an air of unparalleled arrogance.
Lucinda couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
“You finished work early today. Aren’t you busy?”
“No really.”
Nathan had deliberately returned home early.
“The thing is, I’ve received an urgent mission from the National Security Bureau for tomorrow night. I have to head to the border.”
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“Tomorrow night?” Lucinda sat down beside him and inquired, “How long will you be gone since you have to leave in such a rush?”
“Probably about three days. Can’t say for sure now.”
Lowering her head, Lucinda fell into deep thought.
“Alright. I have made an appointment with the doctor at the hospital the day after tomorrow. I initially wanted you to go with me.”
Nathan held her in his arms and examined her carefully to ensure she was unharmed.
“Why are you going to the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?”
“No.”
Recalling Norton’s words earlier in the day, Lucinda forced an awkward smile.
“When I went out earlier during the day, I met grandpa. He seemed to be.. He wants to have a great-grandson. To say the truth, I’m quite confused as well. We’ve been intimate so many times. Why haven’t I gotten pregnant?”
Nathan followed her eyes and looked at her belly. He narrowed his dark eyes and said nothing.
They had been intimate countless times, yet she hadn’t conceived.
The reason was that…
Something was wrong with his body.
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The S404 Virus on Nathan’s body posed an insurmountable challenge.
Even if Lucinda truly carried his child, the likelihood of passing on the virus to the child was very high.
Inevitably, the child would endure immense suffering.
Nathan hesitated to suggest contraceptive pills to her, fearing it might raise suspicion.
Fortunately, there were pills available for men that had no adverse effects on their bodies. So, each time they engaged in intimacy, he discreetly took those pills without Lucinda’s knowledge.