Chapter 415 Why Did You Tell Me You Were Nathaniel Cassandra?

Cecilia’s body stiffened momentarily at the mention of the name.

Nathaniel held her close, immediately sensing the shift in her demeanor. “What’s wrong?” he asked, his concern evident.

Cecilia shook her head, trying to brush off her unease. “It’s nothing,” she replied, but Nathaniel wasn’t convinced, and his earlier good mood began to dissipate.

“If you don’t want to go to the engagement, I can attend alone,” Nathaniel offered.

“Martha said it herself–after all, I am his sister–in–law. It’s only right that I attend his engagement party,” Cecilia replied, her voice steady.

Hearing Cecilia acknowledge her role as his sister–in–law caused a small sense of relief to settle in Nathaniel’s heart. The heaviness he had felt just moments ago began to ease. When they returned home, Cecilia collapsed onto the couch, exhausted from the day’s events. She had barely settled. when her phone rang.

Cecilia answered it, not expecting much, but the voice on the other end was all too familiar. “Ceci, it’s me, Nicholas,” the voice said, and Cecilia’s heart immediately tightened.

had met before, their conversations had always been brief, constrained by their

asked, her mind racing with questions she wanted to ask

recalling how he had often helped her

hundred meters, and you’ll find me waiting for you,” Nicholas said, looking out toward the place where Cecilia lived, not

hanging up the phone, she grabbed a jacket and headed out the door, making sure to stay quiet so

could hardly believe Nicholas had the audacity to

stepped out into the heavy snowfall. The world outside was a

she spotted a sleek black Maybach, parked discreetly

open, and Nicholas stepped out. He was clad in a black coat, and despite the falling snow, he had no

refused to meet him, he would simply return and find another way to see her. Cecilia slowed her

in her eyes. Before she could speak, Nicholas smiled and broke the

Nathaniel she remembered from her childhood was now

course, I recognize you,” Cecilia stammered, her voice trembling with

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