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

Chapter 264 He Found Her

Nathaniel stood in the doorway, staring at the all–too–familiar figure inside. It had only been about two weeks since he last saw her, but it felt like an eternity.

The bodyguards left first, standing outside.

Nathaniel walked in, and the air in the room seemed to grow heavy.

“I thought I made myself clear,” Cecilia began.

Nathaniel, backlit by the light, made his expression hard to read. He didn’t say a word, just gazed at Cecilia, his eyes never leaving her.

Cecilia wasn’t used to his intense gaze and took a step back. “You’ve received the money from Mr. Jenkins, right? We’re done,” she said..

Nathaniel remained silent, his eyes locked on her. Slowly, he raised his hand, intending to place it on Cecilia’s shoulder, but before he could, she stepped back, avoiding him.

Cecilia took a deep breath. “What do you want?”

was calm but deliberate as he spoke, “I want you to come home

“What

at him. Nathaniel had never imagined Cecilia could hurt him like this. Just a few words, yet they pierced him

not divorced yet!” he

a couple in name,” Cecilia

grabbed Cecilia’s shoulder, his gaze intense. “What do you mean by ‘a couple in name? Just last month, you were in my bed! Do you want me

Smack!

flash of anger, Cecilia slapped him across the face. Her face flushed with indignation. “Mr. Rainsworth, you’re the CEO of a corporation. Surely you understand

on an act… Was that

but the pain deep inside was far worse. He had

didn’t love Stella. I only cared

never felt so

eyes were cold,

countless times Nathaniel had been cold and cruel, the times she loved but was never loved in return. It weighed so heavily

it. All I want now is for you to