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.

come to see

best not to." Cecilia ended the

had changed her opinion of me." Caliste

believe it. "Why

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

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

moment, Cassandra was amidst a lively conversation with a group of young

come you're back from the hospital?" Cassandra didn't yet know what had happened. Queenie didn't bother with small talk. She

A tremor passed through

Cassandra's heart as she

assumed Cecilia tattled on her. "Mom, I

the

you back then.

who told you, right? She doesn't really care about you. She just knows

Queenie became even more infuriated. "Ceci didn't tell me anything. It was Ms. Newton

the reins

Queenie stated, punctuating each

nodded. "I understand now. I won't do it again

your words, or else I won't tolerate you anymore..." Queenie coughed

cold fury. She wished she could have made Queenie