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 he wanted to

lost in thought, Gabrielle continued to sob

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

distress.

now than she did in the past few

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

for mercy from Romello,” she replied worriedly before reluctantly leaving his room.

his body and exhaustion weighing heavily on

into sleep.

later, just as dawn broke, he was awakened by

to get up. Mr. Romello wants

throbbed, and he opened his eyes groggily, feeling too

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

torment and

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

pajamas, Nathaniel was

each step was painful, making the

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

path in the garden and immediately

his knees, causing a sharp pain.

forward, nearly collapsing, but

admit your mistake and

replied, clenching his fists tightly, determined

stay upright.

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