Chapter 961

In the dead of night, only the Nicholls residence bustled with activity.

Frank hurried to summon an emergency doctor.

Nathaniel was covered in blood and appeared to be severely injured. Nonetheless, since it was just from the paddle, the wounds were only surface, nothing deeper.

The doctor efficiently cleaned all the blood stains with saline solution, applied medication, and tightly bandaged the severe wounds. Then, he slipped some anti- inflammatory pills into Nathaniel’s mouth.

Despite him being half–conscious, Nathaniel never uttered any words that could incriminate himself.

After the doctor finished and left, Gabrielle sat by Nathaniel’s bedside, weeping softly.

“Nathaniel, you just returned. Why would you do something like this? Are you really willing to risk your life for Sheena?”

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Although Gabrielle did not know the specifics, Sheena had mentioned the situation on the top floor to her before. Hence, she could guess why Nathaniel had stolen Frank’s key.

Nathaniel lay still on the bed, enduring the pain.

He weakly glanced at the plain curtains, lips tightly pressed together, silent throughout.

He had indeed taken the risk for Sheena, but it was not solely for her. He had his own.

selfish motives.

had something new he

Nathaniel lost in thought, Gabrielle continued to sob softly.

too much had happened, and Romello’s mood swings

distress.

she cried more now than she did

Nathaniel urged, his

I’ll try to plead for mercy from Romello,” she replied worriedly before reluctantly

body and exhaustion weighing heavily on

into sleep.

broke, he was awakened

Mr. Romello wants

eyes groggily, feeling too weak

he had managed to get through the ordeal of the previous night, he could not help but smirk.

new round of torment and interrogation

awake but showed no intention of getting up, so they approached

Nathaniel was

each step

the second floor, so

in the garden and immediately pressed him down, forcing

at his knees, causing a sharp pain.

bent forward, nearly collapsing, but the bodyguards forcibly straightened him

said as long as you admit your mistake and confess where the stolen items are

replied, clenching his fists tightly, determined to

stay upright.

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