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

Gabrielle continued to sob softly.

and Romello’s

distress.

like she cried more now than she

I’ll be fine,” Nathaniel urged, his face pale and tired as

to plead for mercy from Romello,” she replied worriedly before reluctantly

all over his body and exhaustion weighing heavily

into sleep.

just as dawn broke, he was awakened by the bodyguards.

Mr. Romello wants

and he opened his eyes groggily, feeling too weak

how he had managed to get through the ordeal of the previous night, he

a new round of torment and

no intention of getting up, so they

his pajamas, Nathaniel was helped

back, each step was painful, making

floor,

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

at his knees, causing a

nearly collapsing, but

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

didn’t take anything,” Nathaniel replied, clenching

stay upright.

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