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

Chapter 233 Do It Tonight

Stella’s reasons for her bold statement to Nathaniel were twofold. First, she wanted to gauge if he would become jealous, and second, she genuinely considered seeking out other options.

After all, in Tudela, there were plenty of wealthy and powerful individuals who would be interested in her. With her looks and current status, marrying into a wealthy family wouldn’t be a difficult feat. She couldn’t allow herself to remain fixated on Nathaniel any longer.

“Understood,” Nathaniel replied with unsettling calmness before getting straight into his car. The vehicle quickly drove away, leaving Stella standing alone, a deep sense of injustice washing over her.

From behind, her best friend Yvette hurried over, her high heels clicking on the pavement. “Stella, what happened? Did Mr. Rainsworth reject you?” she asked, concern lacing her voice.

Stella’s expression soured, but she forced a lie. “He didn’t say much, probably just upset.”

Yvette tried to console her, saying, “It seems like Mr. Rainsworth still has feelings for weren’t for that deaf girl coming back, he would have surely married you.”

you. If it

Stella knew this was a lie she had told herself countless times. Despite Cecilia’s absence for four to five years, Nathaniel had never once considered marrying Stella. Deep down, she knew that.

“I never really thought he would marry me,” Stella admitted, her voice tinged with loss. “After all, I’m just an orphan, completely unworthy of him.”

nodded sympathetically. She, too, had always thought Nathaniel’s affection for Stella was unique. Perhaps his reluctance to marry her was

Stella. You know, in our circle, you’re truly exceptional. We all rely on our parents, but you–you’ve made it on your own. If Nathaniel doesn’t marry you, there are plenty of others

her heart

The car window rolled down, revealing the handsome face

my boyfriend is here to pick me up.

watched silently as Yvette got into the car. Then she turned

the third son of the Murdock family. His father runs a chain of

process this information before finally shifting her gaze away, her

at Rainsworth Manor, Nathaniel returned home, and Cecilia didn’t bring up his encounter with Stella.

to take me to meet

Nathaniel replied, not forgetting his promise. As soon as he returned from the award. ceremony,

go alone?” Cecilia asked,

studied her closely, sensing that something was amiss. Her behavior since the day. before had been unsettlingly similar to how she acted five years ago, just before she asked for a

firmly, rejecting quest outright. He couldn’t

the primary reason she was still with him was because of

“After we go together, can I be alone with

expression unreadable as he considered her request. Eventually,