Lucinda put the call on speaker mode so Nathan could also hear what the man had to say.
Nathan stood up to grab his phone, only to realize that it was on silent mode. He saw over a dozen missed calls, all from Lantern.
Both Nathan and Lucinda became serious as they knew something was wrong.
The fact that Lantern called Lucinda using Rickey’s phone meant that something had gone terribly wrong.
“What happened to Valerie?” Lucinda asked in a hushed tone.
Soon, Lantern explained everything.
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Lucinda remained composed and gave a calm order, “Even though the river is flowing fast, Valerie is badly injured and won’t get far.
Tonight, I’ll send Dark Bell’s people to track her with you. Bring her back to me, no matter what.”
“Yes, Miss Simmons,” Lantern responded promptly.
After ending the call, Lucinda grew angry.
Staring at the raindrops on the window, she sneered, “She’s still so reckless, so desperate to run away.
Nate, do you think Graham is helping her?”
Nathan was taken aback.
“He has been focused on making amends lately.
Since the day you sent Valerie away, he hasn’t inquired about her.”
Lucinda fell into deep thought but remained silent.
Nathan walked over to her and carried her to the bathroom.
In a soft voice, he suggested, “Don’t dwell on it now. We’ll find out how she managed to escape once they locate her. Let’s take a shower together and get married tomorrow. What do you say?”
She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned against his chest, feeling fatigued. With a slight frown, she declined, “I’m so tired today that I don’t have the strength to take a shower.”
Nathan lowered his head and planted a gentle ki*s on her forehead.
“You helped me take a shower once. From now on, I’ll return the favor and help you.”
“Are you talking about that day?”
With a playful grin, Lucinda teased, “I recall the day when someone tried his best to seduce me while I was helping him take a shower.
Luckily, I was strong-willed and turned him down. Oh, and let’s not forget the ‘reward’ I gave hima slap on his palm. Do you miss that slap?”