Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Chapter 2037

n the evening, Lucinda made her way back to N&L Fairy Land.

Nathan was absent from the National Security Bureau and appeared to have gone to the Paynes’ house.

Not wanting to trouble him to fetch her, Lucinda chose to drive back home on her own.

Upon returning home, Lucinda strolled through the garden and observed that only the study in the large villa remained illuminated.

She proceeded directly there.

The study door was ajar.

Nathan sat behind the desk, his gaze distant and unfocused, his face set in a grim expression as if weighed down by troubles.

Lucinda, puzzled by his demeanor, quietly entered the study and moved to stand behind him.

Completely absorbed in his thoughts, Nathan remained oblivious to her approach.

“Honey, what’s wrong with you? Is something bothering you?” Lucinda asked softly as she tenderly massaged his shoulders and neck with her delicate fingers.

Only then did Nathan snap back to reality, prompted by Lucinda’s touch and voice.

He clutched her hand, which was still on his shoulder, and ki*sed the back of it before divulging the truth.

“Mylo has hidden Ronan away.

When I confronted him, Mylo suggested that my parents’ deaths were under different circumstances than we thought.

He tried to bargain with me for Ronan’s release using the secret behind my parents’ deaths.

”

Lucinda’s brow furrowed in concern.

“Does he truly know something? Why don’t you discuss it directly with Grandpa instead?”

Nathan exhaled deeply, troubled.

He had tried to seek answers from Norton earlier that day, but Norton had firmly denied withholding any information, repeating the same assurances he had given Nathan since childhood.

Upon Nathan’s persistent inquiries, Norton’s frustration grew.

He warned Nathan that if he continued to dredge up the past and provoke sadness, there would be severe repercussions.

Norton’s reaction was notably intense.

This confirmed Nathan’s suspicion that something was being concealed, just as Mylo had suggested.

He reflected for a moment before sharing everything with Lucinda, his trust in her absolute.

Upon hearing this, Lucinda nodded.

“Grandpa is usually so calm and composed.

It’s surprising that he would threaten punishment.

It seems this issue has been burdening him for a long time.

”

The two fell silent together.

After a pause, Lucinda asked, “What are you going to do? Will you release Ronan in exchange for the secret Mylo mentioned?”

Nathan was pondering this too.

He glanced at the photo frame on his desk, which held a photo of his young parents.

He had never known the love of a mother or a father.

Now, Mylo had revealed that his parentless upbringing was not due to a car accident, but a deliberate act by someone.

He was desperate to uncover the truth but was reluctant to release Ronan.

He insisted, “What Ronan did hurt Grandpa and you because he colluded with Danilo.

You were detained all afternoon because of their scheme.

I don’t have the authority to pardon him, nor should I let Mylo manipulate me with this.

”

Lucinda sighed.

“You don’t need to worry about me.

Being detained isn’t a big deal.

It’s more about whether you believe Mylo’s claims are credible.

”

Nathan turned to her and asked, “What do you think?”

“It’s hard to say.

But since he’s using it as leverage, he Likely wouldn’t have revealed it if not for Ronan’s incident.

From that perspective, it seems credible.

”

Nathan was thoughtful.

“I’ll consider it further.

Firstly, I will investigate the past for any clues.

Then we can decide whether to accept Mylo’s terms.

”

Now that he had reached a tentative decision, Lucinda wanted to ease his worries.

She walked around his chair and sat on his lap.

“Don’t think about it anymore.

We’ll talk more tomorrow.

”

Nathan instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist, taken aback by her forwardness.

“Lucinda, you seem different tonight.

”

With a playful smile, Lucinda asked, “What’s different about me?”