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

lost in thought, Gabrielle continued to sob softly.

had happened, and Romello’s mood swings only added to

distress.

now than she did in the past few

rest. I’ll be fine,” Nathaniel urged, his face pale

mercy from Romello,” she

all over his body and exhaustion weighing heavily on him,

into sleep.

hours later, just as dawn broke, he was awakened by the

it’s time to get up. Mr. Romello wants to see

head throbbed, and he opened his eyes groggily, feeling

thought about how he had managed to get through the ordeal of the previous night, he could not help

round of torment

Nathaniel was awake but showed no intention of

pajamas, Nathaniel

on his lower back, each step was painful, making the

floor, so he

the tired Nathaniel to a gravel path in the garden and immediately pressed

pricked at his knees,

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

you admit your mistake and confess where the stolen items are

didn’t take anything,” Nathaniel replied, clenching his fists tightly, determined

stay upright.

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