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." Cecilia ended the

had changed her opinion of me." Caliste stood by, recounting the day's events of Cassandra's

couldn't believe it. "Why didn't you

chance, Ms. Evans took action," the secretary said, filled

the hospital. She got up, left the

a lively conversation with a group of young ladies, all smiles and laughter. Queenie, with a cold expression, called

back from the hospital?" Cassandra didn't yet know what had happened. Queenie didn't bother with small talk. She cut straight to the chase.

A tremor passed through

Cassandra's heart as she

Cecilia tattled on her. "Mom, I was

the

back then.

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

became even more infuriated. "Ceci didn't

ruthless glint flashed in Cassandra's eyes. She resolved that once she held the reins

Queenie stated, punctuating each word. "I chose to cook for

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

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

fury. She wished she could have made Queenie drop dead right then