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

Chapter 1239 I Need You To Expose Her

Cassandra rushed to the hospital in a flurry. When she saw Jocelyn standing by Nicholas‘ bedside, frustration welled up within her. “Why is Nicholas in the hospital? Haven’t you been taking proper care of him?”

The barrage of accusations roused Nicholas from his sleep, causing him to furrow his brows involuntarily.

He said to Jocelyn. “You should go back and rest first.”

“All right.” Jocelyn nodded, politely excusing herself from the ward.

Cassandra’s mood soured further as she watched Nicholas defend his assistant. She voiced her displeasure, “Nicholas, are you upset because I reprimanded her? I’m just worried about you. Besides, the doctor mentioned that I’m pregnant, so the hormonal changes are causing mood swings.”

Nicholas listened in silence, his expression unreadable Instead of responding to her complaint, he asked, “Weren’t you supposed to accompany your sister for your nephew’s check–up? Why are you back so soon?”

“The check–up was nearly over, so Mom asked me to leave early,” Cassandra replied softly, leaning closer to him as she spoke. “After all, we just got married and should spend more time together.”

Cassandra’s attempt to move closer made Nicholas visibly uncomfortable, a chill settling in his eyes.

He brushed her off without a moment’s hesitation.

and affection left Cassandra feeling somewhat annoyed. “Nicholas, do I have to remind you

at

throat, rendering her unable to

it be that Nicholas is incapable as a man? Otherwise, why would he have accepted me and the child

nowhere immediately clouded her thoughts

for some fresh air. Cassandra

worried at that moment, fearing the emptiness of her married

outside, Cassandra was about to take a stroll in the hospital garden when a nurse approached her. “Are you a

matter?

that two family members of the patient earlier paid more than they should have, and we can’t seem to reach them. Could

was confused. When she had arrived, only Jocelyn

else was there?

don’t know who the two family members are. Would

1239 I Need You To Expose

“Sure.

surveillance footage, Cassandra saw that Cecilia and Jocelyn had

Nicholas’s distant behavior towards her she suspected he had been spending time with Cecilia during her absence in Tudela. Hore could Cecilia by involved in something as significant as his being sent to the hospital? Did something happen between them

instructing the nurse to give her the extra money,