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

Chapter 1648 Being Watched All Along

"I'm fine," responded Cecilia.

"That's good, that's good." Queenie was speaking to Cecilia over the phone while gazing out the window. "I'm not seriously ill. The doctor said it was just hypoglycemia that caused me to faint."

Cecilia didn't understand why Queenie was telling her all that.

"As long as you're okay," she responded calmly.

Queenie continued, "I'll come over again tomorrow to see you guys and bring you some food."

"No need," Cecilia declined without giving it much thought.

She certainly didn't want any issues to arise again because of Queenie cooking for her or bringing her meals.

She didn't want to be misunderstood by Cassandra and risk getting slapped again for no reason.

Queenie was rejected, which saddened her. She was unable to utter a single word for a long time.

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now," said Cecilia.

that mean I can come to see you whenever?" Queenie

to." Cecilia ended

bit dazed. "I thought she had changed her opinion of me." Caliste stood by, recounting the day's events

it. "Why

I had the chance, Ms. Evans took action,"

no longer wished to stay in the hospital. She got up, left the premises, and

moment, Cassandra was amidst a lively conversation with a group of young ladies, all smiles and laughter. Queenie, with a

what had happened. Queenie didn't bother with small talk. She cut straight to the chase. "Who gave you the authority to lay a hand on

A tremor passed through

Cassandra's heart as she

tattled on her. "Mom, I

the

then.

doesn't really care about you. She

even more infuriated. "Ceci didn't tell

that once she held the reins of power,

each word. "I chose to cook

I won't do it again in

I won't tolerate you anymore..." Queenie coughed fiercely, her

eyes filled with a cold fury. She wished she could have made Queenie drop dead right then and there.