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

Chapter 1147 Danger Lurking In The Rainsworth Residence

From the outside looking in, people didn’t see Cecilia as happy at all. To them, she seemed pitiful. Even the housekeepers who worked in Nathaniel’s residence whispered behind her back.

“Who would’ve thought Mr. Nathaniel would end up like this? The poor Mrs. Rainsworth, divorced, and now she has to come back and take care of their child”

“Yeah, it’s sad. She’s just too kind. If it were me, I wouldn’t have done it.”

“Are you kidding? You think Cecilia’s stupid? Mr. Nathaniel might be simple–minded now, but he’s still a Rainsworth. Even in that state, he’s better off than most men. Cecilia knows what she’s doing. I bet Mdm. Elena gave her a hefty sum of money.” The gossip continued for a while, but as soon as Cecilia stepped outside, the chatter came to an abrupt halt.

Cecilia, however, paid no attention to them. She was in high spirits, dressed in her new clothes and adorned with her new jewelry.

Miranda, however, had been keeping an eye on her. Having been forced to resign earlier that day, Miranda waited outside, clearly intent on catching Cecilia off guard and humiliating her.

When she finally saw Cecilia leaving Nathaniel’s residence, Miranda’s eyes narrowed. “Oh, you’re only just leaving? What, were you up to no good with that fool Miranda taunted, her voice dripping with venom.

Cecilia glanced briefly at Miranda, unimpressed, and continued walking without a word, heading toward her car and the place she shared with Elliot

Miranda, however, wasn’t one to let things go so easily. She followed closely behind, a sneer on her face. “What’s wrong? Did I hit a nerve? How does it feel to be stuck taking care of a fool?” she pressed.

petty remarks. If only Miranda knew that Nathaniel wasn’t actually the blind fool she believed him

fine, Cecilia replied coolly. “At least a fool wouldn’t betray

meaning, and Miranda sensed it immediately. “What’s that supposed

bothering to look at her. “Exactly what

“Oh, please. You’re not talking about Adrian, are you? He’s

but Cecilia didn’t bother arguing.

Cecilia’s indifference, had no idea that her own Adrian was desperately trying to raise money

her, his expression serious. “Mommy, why did you come back so late?” he

brother earlier, and they both agreed that their father’s current situation was a cause for worry. They believed Cecilia should be cautious, and avoid spending too much time at the Rainsworth residence, fearing it could become

Sweetie. I

didn’t miss a thing. “Mommy, did you change your clothes?” he

After a moment, she nodded. “Yes, I did. I took a

he didn’t press the issue further. “Mommy, when are we

care of your dad for a little longer?” she

In The Rainsworth Residence

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