Although Nathaniel had not done anything inappropriate with Kristen, Mavis found it hard to accept Nathaniel's compliance with Kristen's demands.
Even though their union was just a contractual one, they were still legally married,
How could he have no sense of boundaries with another woman?
Moreover, his immediate concern after their intimate encounter was to make sure Mavis took the medication to prevent pregnancy, without any consideration of the potential impact on her health.
It was clear he did not love her.
Hence, Mavis did not believe his actions at the ranch were sincere, and there was no reason for her to feel moved by them.
Realizing this, Mavis smiled at Ella and said, "If he wants to do it, let him. It'll keep him occupied and away from bothering me."
Ella noticed how determined Mavis was and admired her strength.
These two were indeed stubborn beyond belief.
That night, inexperienced with this kind of work yet worried about the calves catching a chill, Nathaniel moved slowly and cautiously.
He worked into the early hours, finally finishing up with the cow pen.
When he tried to straighten up after bending for hours, he could not believe how exhausted he felt.
Then, he thought about how Mavis had been working like this for months and felt there was no room for complaints.
Quietly, he returned to his residence to freshen up.
The next morning, Nathaniel woke up later than usual.
When he arrived at the fields, he saw Mavis leisurely weeding.
Nathaniel frowned slightly and approached Ella.
"Why didn't you tell me to help with weeding last night?"
Ella was caught off guard.
She was innocent!
The risk of tetanus was high, and he needed to get a tetanus shot quickly to avoid serious complications.
"Ella! Ella, come quickly!" Mavis called urgently.
Hearing the panic in Mavis's voice, Ella rushed over, fearing the worst.
When she saw the blood on Nathaniel's hand, she was startled.
"I'll go get a doctor right away," Ella said in a rush. "You need to take him to my place. I have a first-aid kit there. Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide and disinfect it with alcohol. We need to prevent any infection!"
They were aware that tetanus could be deadly if left untreated!
Understanding the gravity of the situation, Mavis hurried Nathaniel toward Ella's quarters.
Nathaniel was unfazed by the pain and let Mavis guide him.
His blue eyes remained fixed on her face, and he suddenly smiled.
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