He was a little hot from the exertion, so he began to pull on his tie.
He undid it, and then took off his suit jacket and threw them all on the bed.
“Would you like to explain yourself,” Nathan began as he rolled up his sleeves.
“Or would you like me to make you?”
“I…” Lucinda’s eyes were transfixed on his muscular forearms. She felt her breath hitch.
This scene was somewhat familiar. Graham would often roll up his sleeves when he was angry, too. It was usually a sign that he was about to beat her up.
With Nathan, however, Lucinda had a hunch that he wouldn’t do such a thing.
Well, even if he had the intent, he certainly wouldn’t have the heart to really see it through.
Lucinda took comfort in this and mustered up some confidence. She raised her chin and spoke in a neutral tone.
“That’s right. I was the one that did it to you. Can you blame me, though? You were so disobedient. You went out to some bar without telling me, and even spent some time alone with Valerie in a private room. What if you got drunk and got into trouble? Your actions made me think that I needed to remind you how dangerous and cruel the world is.!”
Nathan’s eyes narrowed.
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“Who would dare to do something to me when I have Sonny posted right at the door? I was so stupid! I should have thought of this last night. Apart from you, Sonny would never have allowed anyone to touch my body without my permission.”
He raised an eyebrow, and it seemed as though his expression grew even colder.
“Besides, do you even have any idea why I chose to drink alone last night? It’s because of that damn deal you made with Kyson. You were planning to marry him, Lucinda!”
Even now, he felt a pang in his heart just by saying those words out loud.
Over the last two days, Nathan had felt like giving up and going back to her several times.
But the very thought of Kyson was like a thorn in his side, and the only
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way to pull him out for good was if Lucinda promised to break the agreement she had made with the bastard.
Lucinda now averted her gaze.
“Why do you keep bringing that up? You just can’t let it go, can you?”
“Of course, I can’t! I want you to look me in the eye and tell me here and now that you will never agree to his terms!”
Lucinda neither responded nor meet his eyes.
Nathan leaned over and clasped her shoulders.
“If I can’t make it through this winter, I’m not going to stop you from marrying someone else after I die. But it can never be Kyson!”
“ALL right. I promise you.” Lucinda’s brows were furrowed. She figured that the best thing to do for now was to compromise.