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

Chapter 807 I Will Speak Up

Cassandra paused for a moment and then fibbed, “My stepmother has cancer, so I came to check on her.”

“Really? Well, since I’m here, why don’t we go take a look together?” Nicholas said, curious to see what else she might come up with.

Cassandra quickly rejected the idea. “She’s already asleep. Let’s not disturb her.”

“Okay then.” Nicholas knew it wasn’t the right moment to confront her.

The car started up, gradually pulling away from the hospital.

Inside the hospital room, Paula’s mind replayed Cassandra’s words over and over.

“I have only one mother, and that’s Queenie!”

Her thoughts were a jumbled mess as she struggled to reconcile how her once dutiful and beloved daughter could turn her back on her.

When Cecilia entered the ward, she immediately noticed the transformation in Paula. The vibrant energy that once defined her was now replaced by a gaunt, hollow expression. There was a chilling emptiness in her eyes.

the caregiver, “Could I have

The caregiver, trusting Cecilia, stepped out

an unusual silence settled over the room, leaving only Cecilia

slowly approached and pulled up a chair to sit beside the hospital bed.

moment to regain her composure, her eyes appearing somewhat dazed as they met Cecilia’s. A

involved in

Paula like

it. “What are you talking about?

time, you were the only one in the car.” With a bitter taste lingering in her throat, Cecilia declared, “I also discovered that there was an issue with the car’s brake

widened in disbelief

Paula’s demeanor, Cecilia sensed she was still playing

to tell the truth? The doctor said

began to tremble. “What

death, especially someone like Paula, who had never

three months would take a miracle.” Cecilia’s focus was unshakable; her only

and gripped Paula’s frail wrist. “Tell me, did you sabotage the car? Are you the reason my father had that

glared intently

moment, Paula still refused to admit it. “I never harmed Regas, not once! Do you really think your mother would hurt your father? How could you