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

Chapter 429 Did Not Know Better Back Then

Paula’s expression abruptly changed. She was just about to ask if Cecilia had discovered. something when the younger woman spoke again.

“Why is it that I, your own flesh and blood, am considered less than a stepdaughter? If you despise me so much, why did you bring me into this world?”

Only then did Paula’s tightly wound nerves slightly relax.

your father, I

Her face, striking in its cold beauty, twisted into a mocking sneer. “If it weren’t for your wouldn’t have wanted you. Your very existence is a mistake!” she spat out.

Cecilia had heard this answer countless times before. She thought she had already grown indifferent to it, and yet, inexplicably, her heart still ached.

Perhaps, just like anyone else, she truly longed to experience a mother’s love.

Before leaving, Cecilia shot Paula an indifferent look. “If I had a choice, I wouldn’t want to be your daughter either.”

After she finished speaking, she quickly walked away.

Paula watched her retreating figure, silently clenching her fingers.

Cassandra stepped forward. “Mom, what did you guys

toward Cecilia as she gazed at

curiously. Surely, in this world, there

she had assured

she would be giving Cassandra some

If it weren’t for her, I would still be a

so she didn’t ask

she stepped out of the car, she saw

unnaturally pale, and his eyes, just

buying everything? Did she give

somewhat awkwardly in place, shaking her head as she replied, “No. Cassandra and her mother are in the car behind

was to be Nicholas‘ future wife, so naturally, Cecilia wouldn’t speak ill of her in front of

Cassandra did not return with Cecilia, Nicholas found himself drawing even

“Ceci, if you’re having regrets now, you can still

regret was that if Cecilia were to express her wish to be with him, he would immediately call

shuddered. Without a second thought, she immediately shook her head. “I have not regrets.

figure of Nicholas wavered slightly, falling directly toward

hastily reached out

“What’s wrong with you?”

were bloodshot, while his eyelids felt heavy. “My old ailment is acting up again. Could you support me for