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

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

was suffering from depression, Cecilia had sought information about the condition. She knew that depression could lead to brain damage, causing memory loss and cognitive dysfunction. It could make a

Knock, knock!

thought Calvin had returned, so she got up to open the door. But the moment it swung open, her wrist was firmly

tightly that it felt as though it

harsh as he closed the door behind him and unceremoniously guided her

partner—no wonder you’re so willing to let go!” His words were

Calvin with her had ignited a spark of jealousy and misunderstanding

love held such a place in his heart, yet nothing she

straight into Nathaniel’s furious eyes, her own reddening at the corners. “We’re

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

of liquor. He gripped

had seen him

dark eyes narrowed as he retorted sarcastically, “Are you worthy

Cecilia choked back tears.

Nathaniel leaned in closer, persisting with his questions by her ear. “Did he have sex with you

three years, during which Cecilia had given up her job to follow the customs of the Rainsworth family. She had even turned down occasional invitations from friends. But now, Nathaniel was beginning to doubt

that moment, Cecilia felt an unexpected sense of relief.

seemed to freeze as she struggled to comprehend what

the very last moment had passed

gaze shifted to the glaring red stain on the bedsheet. He couldn’t quite describe the feeling in his

Smack!

Cecilia struck Nathaniel across

hands over her ears, unable to make out

managed to leave. Scenes from

Mason. “Find out who

Mason was somewhat bewildered.

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

Nathaniel left, Cecilia meticulously cleaned herself over and over