Chapter 181 Suspect

Horatio's eyes grew darker, like a bottomless pool of ice. He patted Natalie's hand and said in a low voice, "Leave this to me. Get some rest, and stop thinking about it." Only after seeing that she was unharmed did he finally steady himself. His tone carried a quiet reassurance. Natalie truly felt drained, both body and soul. She nodded. "Alright, I'll leave it to you." The ordeal of the night had exhausted her completely. Now, back in the safety of her home, her guard lowered, and the weight of fatigue crashed down on her. Seeing her sleepy eyes, Horatio said, "Take a hot shower and relax. I'll wait until you're asleep before I go." She accepted his concern without hesitation. When she stepped out of the bathroom, she saw him still seated on the couch with his brows furrowed. He was clearly lost in thought over the night's events. The moment he saw her, he smoothed his expression and walked over. "Don't let your wounds get wet. I'll come by tomorrow to check on you." He spoke w