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

Chapter 497 Silent Promises

Cecilia paused slightly. Then, she looked up at him and responded honestly, “I don’t know. All I want right now is to take good care of my two children.”

Besides, she needed to reclaim what rightfully belonged to the Smith family. After that, once the twins in her belly were born, she could use the cord blood for Elliot’s surgery.

Nathaniel’s heart sank.

“If you still mind, let’s…” Cecilia’s words were cut off by Nathaniel before she could finish. “I don’t mind.”

Did Nathaniel mean it?

How could he possibly not mind?

But if he said the truth, she would want to leave.

Nathaniel had never experienced such a humbling feeling as he did now. His hot breath fell on the top of Cecilia’s head.

“It’s cold out here. Can I carry you back to the room?” His voice was somewhat hoarse.

Cecilia shook her head. “No need, I can walk on my own.”

She wriggled free from his embrace and quickly walked Nathaniel followed her at a leisurely pace away.

Despite the snow, Cecilia didn’t feel cold at all that day. Nathaniel was right by her side, his fingers tapping away on the keyboard.

He was unable to see, and all the tools he used were specifically designed for the blind.

Cecilia was engrossed in her book, he would occasionally lean in closer to

the sofa, he insistently squeezed himself next

out

to

her hand. “Let’s go

you working?” Cecilia

the New Year. There’s

“All right then.”

had put on the vibrant down jacket

stunned for quite

the outfit that Cecilia had chosen for him, Nathaniel had no choice but

look quite good,” Cecilia answered

Elliot, stating that she

sleep for over

unoccupied, he drove them

the New Year’s celebration tonight,” Cecilia

attractive for a bodyguard,

“I’ll pass.

wanted to discuss privately with Cecilia. However,

at the pedestrian

out of the car, Sven said to Cecilia, “You guys go ahead and

“All right, thank you.”

didn’t sound like a superior–subordinate interaction, but more like