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

Chapter 149 He Gave In

Nathaniel looked up and asked, “Why did she come by?”

Cecelia handed Nathaniel the blank check that Elena had given her. “She gave me this and wanted me to leave you.”

Nathaniel stared at the check. “You agreed?”

All Cecelia needed to do was fill in an amount on the check, and she could instantly repay her debts.

“No, I won’t take the money. We had an agreement,” Cecelia replied, shaking her head. If I leave now, how could I possibly give birth to the triplets? I won’t be able to save Eli if I do.

Cecelia handed him the check. “Here. Take it back.”

Nathaniel took the check, briefly glanced at it, and tossed it into the trash bin. He then looked back at Cecelia, whose face was showing signs of an allergic reaction. His gaze was deep and thoughtful. “You made the right choice. Even if you had filled in an amount on this check, I wouldn’t have cashed it for you.”

He was determined not to give her any impression that she could leave him.

Upon hearing these words, Cecelia clenched her fists.

After using a warm handkerchief to wipe his hands, Nathaniel stood in front of her.

she could react, he reached out and

red spots

nature, shifting between

stepped away from him

subtle movements. Just as Nathaniel was about to insist on moving closer to her, the doorbell rang at

in the living room prompted Cecelia to immediately stand.

quickly made her way to the door and

“I’ll get

at the doorway, clad in a light–colored slip dress. Her eyes, brimming with unshed tears, could easily evoke a sense of pity in anyone who witnessed

realized it was Cecelia who had opened the door, her gaze shifted slightly. Then, in a

Zachary could be captivated by the charm of a beauty

Cecelia shifted her gaze away and looked back, Nathaniel had

moment Stella saw him, a wave of emotion washed over her, causing tears to fall uncontrollably.

puzzled as to why she would come here at

walked straight up to Nathaniel, tears streaming down her cheeks. “Nathaniel, that guy

canvas of bruises. “He wanted to take me away, refused. So, he tried to drag me to jump off the building. I was

but 1

said, pulling out his phone, ready to call him

clarified. “I was about to go to bed and had no idea he would sne window. The bodyguards at the door didn’t even notice

in through the