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.

time back, he had something new

Gabrielle

times, too much had happened, and Romello’s mood swings only added to her

distress.

more now than she did in the past few years.

go back and rest. I’ll be fine,” Nathaniel urged, his face pale and tired as he closed his eyes.

Get some sleep. I’ll try to plead for mercy from Romello,”

all over his body and exhaustion weighing heavily on him, Nathaniel drifted

into sleep.

hours later, just as dawn broke, he

get up. Mr. Romello

opened his eyes groggily, feeling too

get through the ordeal of the previous

new round of torment and interrogation was just

noticed that Nathaniel was awake but showed no intention of getting up, so they approached and lifted him up

Nathaniel was helped

each step was painful, making the journey unbearable.

on the second floor, so he reached the ground level quickly.

gravel path in the garden and immediately pressed him down, forcing him to

uneven gravel pricked at his

nearly collapsing, but the

as long as you admit your mistake and confess where the stolen items are hidden, you can get

Nathaniel replied, clenching his

stay upright.

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