Chapter 1720 You Must Not Tell Ceci

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At that moment, inside a private hospital, Nathaniel stood in Queenie's ward, his expression unreadable as he told her he already knew about her condition.

Queenie's heart clenched with worry. She fixed her gaze on him urgently. "Nathaniel, no matter what happens, you mustn't tell Ceci. I don't want her to worry."

Nathaniel's brows furrowed, his voice low and serious. "But have you considered how devastated she would be if you kept it from her... and then you were gone?"

Nathaniel could see it clearly-Cecilia might have been outwardly rejecting Queenie, but deep down, she was already wavering. After all, she had always longed for her mother's love.

"If you wait too long, she might end up filled with regret-for not realizing your condition sooner, for not spending more time with you, for treating you with indifference," he said, his voice low and solemn.

Queenie knew that all too well. Her fingers tightened around the blanket.

"But I don't want her forgiveness just because I'm sick," she murmured. "Please understand, Nathaniel-I want to earn it on my own, with the time I have left. I don't want Cecilia to suffer because of me."

in her heart. And her memory-it's still incomplete. If you trust me, tell her the truth sooner rather

disbelief flickering in her

gave a small

was too soft-hearted. It wasn't just because Queenie was her mother; even if it were a complete stranger, she wouldn't have

was wracked with a

back. It took a while

Queenie managed to say, "Nathaniel... could you give me a little more time? I'm not brave enough to

further-this was her choice to

things with Queenie, Nathaniel left with a

as the ward door swung open and then shut behind him. A heavy silence

her gaze, agreeing with Nathaniel's point of view. "Yes, I believe it's necessary. Ms. Cecilia may seem indifferent, but she's already started to care about you. It won't be long before the misunderstandings between you two

et."

Cecilia would only accept her because of pity, not because she truly forgave her. After a long pause, she finally

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