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.

“Could I have a moment alone with

trusting

the caregiver had left, an unusual silence settled over the room,

up a chair to sit beside the hospital bed. “Mdm. Paula, I have a question for

Cecilia’s. A sudden wave of regret washed over

involved in my dad’s car

question hit Paula like a

denied it. “What are you

Dad used was driven by you the day before. At that time, you were the only one in the car.” With a bitter taste lingering

disbelief after

Paula’s demeanor, Cecilia sensed she was

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

of her actual prognosis, began to tremble. “What nonsense are you

especially someone like Paula, who had never

than three months would take a miracle.” Cecilia’s focus was unshakable; her only desire now was to uncover

did you sabotage the car? Are you the reason

glared intently

harmed Regas, not once! Do you really think your mother