Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Chapter 2081

Did he want to keep the Payne family’s dirty laundry under wraps?

Was he protecting Ronan from harm?

Or was he worried that Ronan would go mad or die in prison?

Or was it just a smokescreen for his true intentions?

Lucinda sighed, casting a glance toward the bathroom.

She felt a pang of sympathy for Nathan.

She began to second-guess Norton’s motives.

Nathan had always held Norton in the highest regard.

If the truth came out and it wasn’t pretty, what would Nathan do?

Lucinda tore her gaze away, her eyes downcast.

“Does Grandpa think Ronan can handle sixty lashes?”

Kern replied, “Mr.

Ronan Payne is not made of iron.

He’d be lucky to survive.

But it’s not about ending his life, it’s about teaching him a lesson.

Why not find another way to handle it?”

Lucinda said, “Let’s not beat around the bush, Kern.

”

“Mr.

Norton Payne proposes splitting the sixty lashes into three sessions, giving Mr.

Ronan Payne a fortnight to recuperate between each.

”

Lucinda fell silent, her expression grim.

Ronan deserved punishment.

Why quibble over it, testing Nathan’s limits one step at a time?

Norton even wanted Ronan’s punishment divided into three sessions.

Did he view it as a debt that could be repaid incrementally?

It was clear Norton cared deeply for Ronan.

Seeing no outright refusal, Kern pressed on, “Mr.

Norton Payne said if Mr.

Nathan Payne agrees to the terms, he’ll talk right away.

”

Lucinda lapsed into silence again, stealing a glance at the bathroom.

Nathan seemed reluctant to come out.

She couldn’t make this call for him.

It was about the truth of his parents’ demise.

“Kern, you can go back.

I’ll relay Grandpa’s message to Nathan.

Whether he bites or not, I’ll tell him to ring Grandpa.

Sound fair?”

Kern relented.

“It’s late.

Hopefully, he’ll make the call within the half-hour, for Mr.

Norton Payne’s sake.

”

“Understood.

Grandpa’s health comes first.

I get it,” Lucinda said calmly, rising to walk him out.

“Goodbye, Kern.

”

The door clicked shut once more.

Lucinda made her way toward the bathroom.