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

Chapter 1686 Live As Husband And Wife

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Nathaniel stared at the closed door, a helpless smile tugging at his lips. How long would it take before he could truly live as husband and wife with Cecilia? Even though they had been married for some time, their relationship still felt like a slow, delicate dance.

By nine in the morning. Cassandra learned Queenie had woken up.

She hurried to the hospital, arriving just as Queenie was speaking with the doctor. Her anxiety evident, she asked. "Mom, you're awake? Why didn't Caliste let me know?"

Queenie's gaze was calm as she waited for the doctor to leave before answering. "I heard from Caliste

that you stayed up all night for me. I didn't want to disturb your rest."

Feeling uneasy, Cassandra moved closer. "Mom, I'm your daughter. What's all this about disturbing me or not disturbing me? How are you feeling now? What did the doctor say?"

"I'm much better," Queenie said after a pause. "The doctor thinks I might have eaten something

unhygienic.

herself to sound calm. "Yesterday, we had the

doctor said everything prepared at home was fine. I must have eaten something unclean

over Cassandra as her fears eased. "Just be more careful

course," Queenie replied, though her gaze

glanced around. "Where's

There's no need for her to stay here," Queenie

the hospital? I knew it. She still

listened without interrupting, offering neither

to do and left the hospital. Before leaving, she consulted Queenie's

turned to

after

she ask

believe Ms. Evans cares about you, even if she doesn't

smile flickered on Queenie's

returning to the company, Cassandra headed straight for

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