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

Chapter 1742 My Word Is My Bond

After Queenie had completely fallen asleep, Cecilia gently withdrew her hand.

She rose from the bed and made her way outside.

Nathaniel was still there, patiently waiting.

Cecilia was somewhat surprised. "Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

She hadn't seen Nathaniel come back in and had assumed he had left.

"Why should I be at work when you're still in the hospital?" Nathaniel replied solemnly. "Besides, the company is full of people. It won't collapse if I'm not there."

Cecilia nodded slightly, then said in a low voice, "There's something I want to tell you."

Nathaniel suddenly realized something and walked over to her. "All right, let's step outside."

It was only when they were alone that Cecilia began to speak.

"I know who wants me dead."

Nathaniel asked, his face

Cecilia recounted everything she had witnessed the night before

knuckles pale. "Leave this matter to me.

place to sit, Cecilia let out a deep sigh. "I'm not sure whether I should

chosen to keep it a secret, refraining from telling Queenie

you concerned about her feelings for Cassandra, fearing that she might

had a somewhat conflicted expression

she said, "I get it. I'll go tell her

supported her

hand was empty. Quickly scanning the room, she saw

herself up,

turned around and realized that Queenie had woken

rose to her feet and moved into the room. "You're awake. Do

whether she should offer

up and smiled. "It's okay," she said, then looked intently at Cecilia. "Cecilia,

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took a seat beside Queenie's bed. "I