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

Chapter 44 Cannot Let Her Escape

Sven saw Cecilia, clad in her thin nightgown, completely soaked through. She was curled corner, her hands and legs adorned with fresh, crimson scratches.

He swiftly turned off the water, grabbed the bathrobe, and draped it over Cecilia, shielding her subtly revealed figure.

“Are you all right?”

His voice wasn’t soft, but when it reached Cecilia’s ears, it seemed somewhat faint.

It took a while for Cecilia to regain her composure. She looked up at him, her lips pale, and said, “I’m fine.”

“I’ll take you to the hospital.”

Sven bent down to pick her up, but she evaded his attempt.

Cecilia bit her lip hard. “No.”

“All the hospitals in Tudela rely on the Sinclair family. Zachary already knew I was back. If he finds out I’ve taken drugs, he’ll definitely tell Nathaniel! If Nathaniel learns that I spiked his drink, it’ll be hard for me to get close to him in the future…” She mustered her strength and finished speaking.

Over four years ago, she had feigned her death.

If it hadn’t been for Calvin’s tactics, she wouldn’t have been able to hide it from Zachary.

went to the hospital,

was also why Cecilia decided

wine in the living room and immediately understood most of

brows furrowed slightly.

“Could

“Sure.”

me

turned around and headed to the kitchen refrigerator to fetch

bag of ice was tossed into the bathtub, and the biting cold made Cecilia’s

then brought the

you.” Cecilia expressed her

walked to the door, waiting in silence; while

something

Cecilia, no one answered. So, he sent Sven to check

hour later, the effects of the

a fresh

was still waiting

trouble tonight, you should get some rest,”

“Okay.”

a glance, Sven turned and walked out

he left, Cecilia realized it was already quite late. So, she sent a voice