When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 12 Two Of A Kind

As Cecilia looked around, everything felt exceptionally unfamiliar. Once again, she had forgotten the way back.

She pulled out her mobile phone to use the GPS but struggled to recall the name of the place where she was staying.

Calvin had been following her at a distance, worried about her since Nathaniel had left. Seeing Cecilia standing alone, he couldn’t help but approach her.

“Cecilia.”

Startled, Cecilia instinctively thought that Nathaniel had returned. A glimmer of hope sparked in her eyes, but when she turned around, it was replaced by a sense of loss.

Calvin walked toward her. “Do you really not remember me?”

Cecilia gazed at him, struggling to place his face.

“I’m Fatso; have you forgotten?” Calvin prompted gently.

It was then that Cecilia remembered. When she was a child living in the countryside with Martha, she had a friend named Fatso. Calvin had been chubby and shorter than her back then, but now, he had grown into a tall, imposing figure with striking features.

“I remember now; you’ve changed so much that I hardly recognized you.”

Reuniting with an old friend in such a foreign place brought a faint smile to Cecilia’s face, though it was tinged with bitterness that didn’t escape Calvin’s notice.

“Come on, I’ll take you home,” Calvin offered.

After dropping Cecilia off, Calvin was surprised to discover that she was staying in a rundown motel. For someone from a prestigious family like the Rainsworth family, even after a divorce, she shouldn’t have been reduced to such a state.

Cecilia felt uneasy. “Sorry for the trouble,” she said softly. “I live here, but please don’t tell Martha. I’m afraid it would worry her.”

Calvin nodded, unsure of how to comfort her. It was late, and he couldn’t stay indefinitely. After promising to visit her the next day, he left.

As Calvin drove away, he didn’t notice the matte black Cadillac parked in the shadows beneath the building.

For Cecilia, it didn’t matter where she lived. After Calvin left, she felt the discomfort from the drinks she had earlier, her stomach churning and her head spinning.

look like a ghost! Who would even like a

off her face and the lipstick from her lips, her pale skin flushing and swelling from

could lead to brain damage, causing memory loss and cognitive dysfunction. It could make

Knock, knock!

up to open the door.

slender wrist so tightly that it felt

was harsh as he closed the door behind him

willing to let go!” His words

her had ignited a spark of jealousy and

couldn’t comprehend why Nathaniel’s first love held such a place in his heart, yet nothing she did

her own reddening at the corners. “We’re just two

Smith family had deceived him in marriage, and Nathaniel had treated her with indifference for three years while still harboring feelings for his

being exuded the scent of liquor. He gripped Cecilia’s chin, his eyes rimmed red as

first time Cecilia had seen him like this, and

retorted sarcastically, “Are

Cecilia choked back tears.

leaned in closer, persisting with his questions by her ear. “Did

of the Rainsworth family. She had even turned down occasional invitations from friends. But

unexpected sense of relief. “What do you think?” she

his burning hand moving downward. Cecilia’s blood seemed to freeze as she struggled to comprehend what was happening. She

wasn’t until the very last moment had passed that Nathaniel

beginning to brighten. Nathaniel looked at the thin and frail Cecilia, then his gaze shifted to the glaring red stain on the bedsheet. He couldn’t quite describe the feeling in

Smack!

room as Cecilia struck Nathaniel across his handsome face. The slap shattered all her past

out what Nathaniel was saying, and cut

to leave. Scenes

got into the car, he dialed his assistant, Mason. “Find out who the men in Cecilia’s life are,” he

Mason was somewhat bewildered.

her marriage, Cecilia’s world revolved around Mr. Rainsworth.

after Nathaniel left, Cecilia meticulously cleaned