Suddenly, slender hands grasped her from behind.
Startled, Lucinda turned around, only to find Noelle awake, her eyes brimming with tears, as if deeply moved.
Noelle, you Lucinda began with a shaky voice.
Noelle, overcome with emotion, choked on her sobs and said earnestly, Lucinda, please stop paying for my treatment. Its okay if I cant be cured. After all, youre not part of the orphanage. Youve already spent so much on my medical expenses. If your mother-in-law finds out, she might be upset and create problems for you.
What? Lucinda was confused.
Meanwhile, Cyrus stirred awake.
He overheard Noelles words and gazed at Lucinda, equally bewildered.
Lucinda didnt say a word.
Orphanage, mother-in-law
Noelles choice of words left Lucinda puzzled.
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She took a seat beside Noelle, gently held her hand, and inquired, Noelle, can you recall your last name?
Noelle smiled softly and looked at her. Why are you asking that?
How could I forget my last name? I was taken in and raised in an orphanage in Forden. The person in charge said that I used to smile at everyone, so she named me Noelle. And I took her last name, Moran.
Lucinda froze and her gaze shifted to Cyrus.
With a look of sheer astonishment, he leaped from the bed, took hold of Noelles wrist and asked in disbelief, Noelle, what happened to you? Your last name is now Shaw, not Moran. You now belong to the Shaw family. Your name is Blythe Shaw. Do you recall?
With a cold expression, Noelle gently pulled her arm away from his grasp and inched closer to Lucinda, like she was seeking her protection.
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She cast her gaze downward and said in an apologetic tone, Mr. Roberts, I know youve been taking care of me these past few days and I appreciate that. But youre Lucindas husband, and I dont want to create any misunderstandings between us. Please maintain a distance from me, and kindly refrain from using these unfamiliar words. I truly cant understand them.
What?
Lucinda and Cyrus exchanged bewildered glances.
Why did Noelle think Cyrus was her husband, and why would he be called Mr. Roberts?
Noelle was clearly mixing things up.
Torn by conflicting emotions, Lucinda turned to Cyrus and said, Cyrus, please look after her. Ill have Aldric check on her.
As she attempted to leave, Noelles grasp tightened around her wrist.
Lucinda, please stay. Its not appropriate for your husband and me to be alone in this room, Noelle implored.