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

Chapter 1296 It Was Just A Kiss

Nathaniel’s expression remained neutral as he responded, “Just happened to be passing by.”

Cecilia raised an eyebrow. “Passing by? That’s quite the coincidence, isn’t it? Especially with an entire entourage of bodyguards in tow.”

His attempt to downplay his arrival was clumsy, but Cecilia didn’t press further. After all, if it weren’t for him, the situation could’ve ended disastrously. She appreciated his intervention, even if his excuse was unconvincing.

“Boss.” Charlotte rushed up to them, concern evident in her eyes. After all, those people were trying to get to her earlier.

Cecilia reassured her with a smile. “I’m fine. Now that it’s all taken care of, let’s head back inside and get back to work.”

“All right.”

Relieved, everyone made their way back into the office. Before heading in, Cecilia turned to Nathaniel and offered, “Would you like to come upstairs for a bit?”

Nathaniel didn’t hesitate. “Sure.”

Once they reached Cecilia’s office, Nathaniel quietly shut the door behind them, catching Cecilia off guard.

you closing the door?” she asked, her voice tinged with

as she moved

gently but firmly.

doing? Let go!” she

breath warm against her car. “How are you going to thank me today?” he asked, his

tried to remain composed. She turned to face him, looking him straight in the eyes. “Do you expect a reward for saving your

heart swelled with joy. His

just said. “I meant to say

in a sudden, passionate kiss. His intensity caught her completely off guard. Her mind went blank, and her breath came in short gasps as she tried

his chest, trying to get him to stop, but Nathaniel, lost in the moment, didn’t realize. It wasn’t until she collapsed, exhausted, into his arms that he

catching

up in his arms and rushed out of the office, carrying her downstairs as his Charlotte tried

driver to head to the nearest hospital immediately.

the hospital quickly, and Cecilia was taken inside for treatment. Unable to bear the uncertainty, Nathaniel called Zachary, who arrived not long

all of a sudden?” Zachary

uneasy, admitted, “It was just…