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.

I have a moment alone with

caregiver, trusting Cecilia, stepped out of

had left, an unusual silence settled over the room, leaving only

slowly approached and pulled up a chair to sit beside

took a moment to regain her composure, her eyes appearing somewhat dazed as they met Cecilia’s. A sudden wave of regret washed over her, though she couldn’t

“Are you involved in

Paula like

it. “What are you talking about?

by you the day before. At that time, you were the only one in the car.” With a bitter taste lingering in her throat, Cecilia declared, “I

in disbelief after hearing

Cecilia sensed she was

remained icy cold. “Is it really that hard for you to tell the truth? The doctor

of her actual prognosis, began to

someone like Paula, who had never truly

fast. Holding on for more than three months would take a miracle.” Cecilia’s focus was unshakable; her only desire

you sabotage the car? Are you the reason my father

intently

that 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 think so ill