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

Chapter 329 A Misunderstanding

The icy hand Cecilia placed against his chest sent à shiver through his body, not from the cold. but from the sensation of his blood heating up.

As they continued their trek, Cecilia’s other hand accidentally brushed against his face. “Nathaniel, you have a fever,” she said weakly, realizing that his skin was burning hot–a clear sign of illness.

Nathaniel’s lips, as red as a ripe cherry, were pressed into a thin line. His Adam’s apple bobbed slightly as he replied, “What I said last night still stands.”

Cecilia could only see his lips move, but the words were lost on her. She responded with a faint “Okay,” not fully comprehending.

Nathaniel quickened his pace, determined to get her home safely.

When they finally reached home, Martha was waiting for them. She noticed the snow covering. both of them and quickly handed them towels. “Why are you coming back at this hour?” she asked, her voice laced with worry.

Nathaniel took over, brushing the snow off Cecilia’s body. Cecilia, still feeling the effects of the cold, tried to reassure Martha. “Martha, it’s late. You should rest. I came back late because the car broke down on the road.“”

Not wanting to cause any further concern, she didn’t mention her hearing issues.

but make sure to take a hot bath,” Martha advised before slowly making her way to the kitchen to prepare a

her down on the couch. He casually picked out some clean clothes for her. “I’ll fill the bathtub with warm water. You can

you’re done bathing, you can change into

watching his lips move and guessing from his actions, assumed he was just asking

resonance. Instead of changing, he grabbed a

long, she felt herself drifting off to sleep. Her

his firm arm, instantly snapping her

ready for you,” Nathaniel said, his

clearly and protested, “Let me go; you’re free to

off your clothes?” he asked, mistaking

intervened, “Nathaniel, don’t

when you came back?” he teased, his hands

you wearing?” he asked, confusion filling his

him across the face. “I can’t hear you

of her slap leaving