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.

asked the caregiver, “Could I have a moment alone

Ms. Smith.” The caregiver, trusting Cecilia,

unusual silence settled over the room, leaving only Cecilia

beside

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

involved

question hit Paula like a lightning

immediately denied it. “What are you talking about? It was

to my investigations, the car 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 in her throat,

widened in disbelief

sensed

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

unaware of her actual prognosis, began to tremble. “What

Paula,

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

reached out and gripped Paula’s frail wrist. “Tell me, did you sabotage

glared intently at

not once! Do you really think your mother would hurt your father? How