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

Chapter 1230 You Can Only Be With Me

Nathaniel’s grip on Cecilia tightened as he looked into her eyes, his expression unreadable. “Of course, you can only be with me, unless I die,” he declared, each word dripping with finality.

When Nathaniel had first divorced Cecilia, it had been out of a misguided belief that his presence would become a burden.

In his mind, being a fool was as good as being dead.

Cecilia’s fists clenched in frustration at his words, and she landed a firm punch on his shoulder.

“I’m free to be with whoever I want now. You’re not my husband anymore–you have no say in this.”

Her intention wasn’t to hurt Nathaniel deeply, but rather to vent her frustration. After all, she already had two children with him and another growing inside her

The idea of seeking someone else to play stepfather to her children seemed absurd. She wasn’t the type to rely on anyone else, especially not a man, to support her or her children. She had built a life of independence.

But Nathaniel didn’t respond right away. Instead, he stayed silent for a long moment, his gaze unreadable. Without warning, he scooped Cecilia up into his arms and carried her toward the bedroom.

as Cecilia lashed out, angry words spilling from her

it was well past ten o’clock. The exhaustion

had acted like a man possessed, as if nothing–not even her

lingering ache in her body. Nathaniel, who had been up for a

returned, carrying a large bowl of oatmeal. “Here, have some oatmeal first to

called the chef to prepare it in the wee hours of

him. She turned her head toward

unsettling unease in his chest. “Eat your oatmeal. It’s good for you.” His

Instead, she picked up her phone, scrolling through her messages. That was when she

she typed out her reply: When will you arrive this

be at work.

set the oatmeal aside. He couldn’t believe she was messaging Eric in front of him, as if he wasn’t

Can

“Are you

out a self–deprecating laugh. “Yes,

grasped Cecilia’s hand, moving her phone aside. “Ceci, can’t we just live a good life together? I’ll do anything you want from now on. I even have a

phone began ringing again. Nathaniel glanced at the