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.

Martha advised before slowly making her way

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

bathing, you

asking her to change. “All right, you should go change your clothes

changing, he grabbed a bathrobe and headed

felt herself drifting off to sleep. Her eyelids grew

arm, instantly snapping her back to full alertness. “What are you

ready for you,” Nathaniel said, his tone

protested, “Let me

her into the bathroom. “Why didn’t you take off your clothes?” he

a panic, Cecilia intervened,

came back?” he teased, his hands wandering until they brushed against the hearing

are you wearing?” he asked, confusion filling his

wanted was to get him out of there. Without hesitation, she raised her hand and slapped him across the face. “I can’t hear you anymore. You better not provoke

stiffened, the impact of her slap