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

Chapter 221 It Seems I Misjudged Her

ecilia had her eyes tightly shut, her body trembling slightly.

fathaniel’s hand paused. Realizing she wasn’t asleep at all, he didn’t go any further.

eads of sweat trickled down Cecilia’s forehead. Seeing him stop his caress, she let out a sigh of elief.

The night was deep.

Unable to sleep despite holding onto Cecilia, Nathaniel eventually decided to get up outside.

in the early morning, when Cecilia awoke, he was already long gone from her side.

Everything that happened last night felt as if it were just a dream.

Cecilia didn’t pay it any

mind and went to freshen up.

and go

Standing before the mirror, she strived to compose herself before stepping out of the bedroom.

The door to the study was ajar. As Cecilia passed by, she caught sight of Nathaniel, sitting upright on his office chair, a figure of poised elegance.

He had returned to his usual aloof demeanor, his sharp gaze swiftly scanning through file after file.

to swallow

Nathaniel asked without

yesterday. I may have been too upset, which is why I said

document in his hand, his gaze constantly fixed on the first line of text. He

and lifted

plain–colored attire, her complexion somewhat pale. Her long hair, slightly disheveled, cascaded over her shoulders, evoking a sense of pity in him at the sight of

reminiscent of the

he couldn’t quite put his finger

“Come here.”

in and stood

to Rainsworth Manor. I need

thin lips slightly parting as he asked, “Why do I sense a hint

up slightly. “I’m not willing to, but

Nathaniel scrutinized her closely.

with her humble demeanor. But now, he didn’t feel at all that

if compelled by some unseen force, he asked, “Do you still

he voiced it out,

before, but all Cecilia could

moment, then lied by saying, “Yes,

was familiar with, a sense of discomfort subtly settled in the depths of

heading back to Rainsworth Manor shortly. And

abroad last night and never allowed to

unaware of Lily’s situation and didn’t

Elena had also gained some understanding after what