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

out a bitter laugh. “What home? Daltonia Villa? That was never my

she was throwing them back at him. Nathaniel had never

not divorced yet!”

a couple

a heavy weight pressing on his chest, a sensation he couldn’t control. He 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 to remind you

Smack!

“Mr. Rainsworth, you’re the CEO of a corporation. Surely you understand the concept of putting on an act when circumstances demand it?

that all it

inside was

didn’t love Stella. I only cared for her because she once saved my mother. I…

never felt

were cold,

do. She remembered the countless times Nathaniel had been cold and cruel, the times she loved but

don’t need it. All I want now is for you