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.

caregiver, “Could I have a

Ms. Smith.” The caregiver, trusting Cecilia, stepped out of the

the caregiver had left, an unusual silence settled over

to sit beside the hospital bed. “Mdm. Paula, I

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

involved

hit Paula

are you talking about? It was

were the only one in the car.” With a

eyes widened in disbelief after hearing

demeanor, Cecilia sensed she was

icy cold. “Is it really that hard for you to tell the truth? The doctor said you have, at most, three months left to

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

fears death, especially someone like Paula, who had never truly

don’t believe me, ask the doctor yourself. He said the cancer is spreading fast. Holding on for more than three months would take a miracle.” Cecilia’s focus was unshakable; her only desire

me, did you sabotage the car? Are you the reason my

intently

Paula still refused to admit it. “I never harmed Regas, not once! Do you really think your mother