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

Chapter 1408 Breaking Point

Cecilia had thought Queenie might be relieved by the DNA results. After all, the latter had known for some time that Stella was an imposter. But to her surprise, Queenie's first response was assuming the test results had been forged.

Cecilia's throat tightened, her voice sharp as she defended herself. "This report is real. If you don't believe me, verify it yourself." Cassandra scoffed, her tone laced with mockery. "So now my mom has to test her DNA with every woman you drag forward? Ridiculous." Without hesitation, she snatched the report, tore it into pieces, and tossed it into the trash. "Mom, let's go. She's not worth your time."

Queenie rose unsteadily, her eyes filled with sorrow and frustration as she looked at Cecilia. "I've told you before-don't toy with the matter of my biological daughter. She is my lifelong regret!" Cecilia pressed her lips tightly, unable to respond. Queenie's voice turned icy as she moved to leave. "I'll never forgive you for this. Don't contact me again."

Cecilia stood frozen as they walked out. Her gaze fell on the shredded report in the trash. A wave of inexplicable emotions crashed over her.

"I'm such a fool," she muttered to herself, rising slowly from her seat.

Outside, she gazed at the wide sky, the heaviness in her chest almost unbearable. The ringing of her phone pulled her back. For a moment, she hoped it was Queenie. But the screen showed Nathaniel's name. She quickly answered, "Nathaniel."

teasing voice brought

up for

why didn't you call me? Never mind-I'm coming to find you." Nathaniel instantly set aside his work

cracking slightly. "I didn't

as he walked, his voice calm but curious. "And? How

me never to contact her again." Cecilia's voice trembled with emotion,

Don't let it upset you," Nathaniel said, already

a restaurant near the

then instructed his driver to

stayed on the line, unwilling to hang up as he sensed Cecilia's

shot through her abdomen. Moments later, she realized

"Nathaniel, I think I'm going