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

Chapter 180 Where Are You Hiding Now

When Cecilia awoke, she was drenched in sweat and her body was shaking uncontrollably.

In the faint glow emanating from the adjacent care room, Nathaniel hurriedly approached. Seeing that she was okay, he breathed a sigh of relief.

“What’s wrong?”

Tears welled up in Cecilia’s eyes. “I dreamt that I was dead.”

That sensation felt incredibly real.

The mere mention of death inexplicably struck a hidden chord within Nathaniel. He stepped forward, pulling Cecilia into his embrace. Gently patting her back, he tried his best to soften hist

voice.

“You’re not dead. I’m here. Don’t be scared.”

Cecilia took her time to return to reality from her nightmare.

She lifted her gaze toward Nathaniel, but the light was too dim, making it difficult to discern his face.

“Thank you.

Following that, she gently freed herself from Nathaniel’s grasp and laid back down on the bed.

Her politeness and aloofness made Nathaniel feel quite uncomfortable. This time, he didn’t return to the room next door. Instead, he pulled back the covers and lay down next to Cecilia. drawing her into his embrace.

Cecilia’s body stiffened.

can actually share with me if something’s bothering you,” Nathaniel said in a

formed

had suddenly picked up,

had turned refreshingly cool

was quite scared, but his embrace brought her

had a mild case of germophobia. Throughout their three–year marriage, he had never once

now, everything had

do you still hate

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hold on her tightened,

Cecilia added,

tightness in his throat,

Can’t a person change?

what was happening to

just thought that getting to know someone new would

fearful of

a long pause, Nathaniel asked, “If we were to divorce, would

Cecilia shook her head.

“I don’t know.”

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heart, she yearned for a life of freedom, not wanting to be confined by her role. as the daughter–in–law of

to care for. She was no longer

like it if I let you guys

Cecilia’s eyes. “I’d appreciate it if you would

his hold on her, a

really have