Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You
Chapter 2199

Before Nathan could respond, Lucinda voiced her concerns first.

“In these last few hours, I’ve been drifting between sleep and wakefulness, repeatedly analyzing the situation.

The Augason Group’s factory is overseen by your former subordinate, and I personally checked the quality and security of the milk powder there.

The issue is unlikely to originate from the factory.

If it’s not the delivery person tampering with the products, then it must be someone within the Payne family harboring ill intentions for quite some time.

The security at N&L Fairy Land is thoroughly managed.

Not even a dubious fly could enter, so the issue likely stems from Norton’s residence.

”

She tightened her grip on Nathan’s hand, her voice filled with concern.

“I know you’re at odds with your grandfather, and I understand your feelings, but your relationship with him has been rather tense lately.

Launching a full investigation into all of Norton’s staff would certainly upset him.

Please don’t proceed with that unless it’s truly indispensable.

”

Nathan hadn’t expected that while she was caring for Colby, she had also been pondering these concerns for him.

He bent down affectionately and softly ki*sed her forehead.

“Don’t worry.

I understand what’s at stake and I won’t take any hasty actions.

”

Lucinda appeared genuinely comforted by his words, relaxed her hold, closed her eyes, and began to breathe steadily.

Nathan gently continued to ki*s her eyebrows, eyes, nose tip, soft lips, and cheeks, showing his Love.

Lucinda playfully scolded him with a gentle push.

“Stop it, Colby is sleeping.

”

Nathan complied and ceased his actions.

“Alright, then get some rest, honey.

I’ll go and watch over little Colby.

”

Lucinda objected, “I’ve managed to rest for a few hours and have regained some energy.

You’ve been busy at the National Security Bureau all evening.

You’re more exhausted than I am.

I’ll stay with Colby; you should get some sleep.

”

As she was about to get up, Nathan took her hand and placed it between his legs.

Startled by his actions, Lucinda froze in surprise.

Nathan’s voice was rough with emotion as he said, “My dear, do you feel that? ki*sing you has left me far from sleepy.

In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

”

Lucinda was at a loss for words.

Was he suggesting this was somehow her fault?

Nathan gently tucked Lucinda in and helped her lie back on the bed, speaking in a soft, reassuring voice.

“Don’t worry, honey.

I’ll stay up tonight.

If Colby wakes up, I’ll handle everything-remember, I became quite the expert during your recovery from the childbirth.

”

Lucinda, reassured by his confidence, reluctantly agreed, “Okay, if it helps you calm your excitement.

”

After expressing his commitment, Nathan leaned down to ki*s her tenderly again, seemingly unable to get enough.

Lucinda closed her eyes, surrendering to sleep.

Nathan lingered by her side until he was sure she was deeply asleep.

He then quietly moved to where Colby was sleeping.

For those at rest, the night passed in a blink, but for Nathan, awake and alert all night, the hours stretched endlessly.

He occasionally pondered a simpler life.

What if they weren’t burdened by the expectations tied to their wealthy backgrounds, his military duties, and her role as the head of her family?

What if they were just an average couple with twins-would life not be simpler?

Such thoughts, however, were mere flights of fancy.

The reality was that Nathan and Lucinda bore heavy responsibilities they could not simply cast aside.