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.

like

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

from depression, Cecilia had sought information about the condition. She knew that depression could lead to brain damage, causing memory

Knock, knock!

persistent knocking echoed through the room. Cecilia thought Calvin had returned, so she got up to

that it felt as though

me by surprise!” Nathaniel’s voice was harsh as he closed the door behind

you’ve already chosen your next partner—no wonder you’re so willing

a spark of jealousy and misunderstanding in

Nathaniel’s first love held such a place in his heart,

into Nathaniel’s furious eyes, her own reddening at the

had treated her with indifference for three years while still harboring feelings for his first

his entire being exuded the scent of liquor. He gripped Cecilia’s chin, his

Cecilia had seen him like this, and she suddenly laughed.

he retorted sarcastically, “Are you

Cecilia choked back tears.

closer, persisting with his questions by her ear. “Did he have sex with

follow the customs of the Rainsworth family. She

Cecilia felt an unexpected sense of relief.

Cecilia’s blood seemed to freeze as she struggled to

last moment had passed

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 his

Smack!

sound of a slap echoed through the room as Cecilia struck Nathaniel across his handsome face. The slap

clapped her hands over her ears, unable to make out what

leave. Scenes

car, he dialed his assistant, Mason. “Find out who the men in Cecilia’s

Mason was somewhat bewildered.

her marriage, Cecilia’s world revolved around Mr.

motel, after Nathaniel left, Cecilia meticulously cleaned herself