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

Chapter 1758 Jocelyn Defends Nicholas

To her, no one in their right mind would do the things Nicholas had done and still call it love.

For a moment, Jocelyn was at a loss for words. "Maybe... maybe Mr. Nicholas was just under too much pressure."

After all, between the two brothers, Nathaniel had always overshadowed Nicholas in every way.

Cecilia could see that Jocelyn was still trying to defend him. Rather than argue, she chose to let it go. As Nicholas stepped out of the café, Cecilia said, "I'm leaving."

Jocelyn nodded. "Alright."

She watched as Cecilia walked away.

At that moment, Nicholas approached. "What were you talking about with Ceci?"

Jocelyn shook her head. "Nothing important."

Something flickered in Nicholas' eyes, but he said nothing more. "Let's go. Back to the office."

"Okay." Jocelyn nodded.

As they sat in the car, Jocelyn hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Mr. Nicholas, I plan to return to my hometown this weekend."

Nicholas glanced at her, a hint of confusion in his eyes. "Is something wrong?"

"I'm going back for my engagement. My family has been urging me," Jocelyn replied.

A heavy silence settled inside the car, thick and suffocating.

delay marriage. Yet now, the words that left his lips were entirely different. "You know how important our collaboration with the

caught off guard. She hadn't expected Nicholas

aging grandmother back home, of the decision she'd already made. Taking a slow,

Nicholas was momentarily stunned.

had never turned

his eyes

said, "All right then.

"Thank you," Jocelyn replied.

the finance department prepare a generous gift for you. Though, I'm afraid I won't be able to

shook her head. "It's okay.

treated her unfairly,

arrived at the company, Nicholas was the first to step

in the CEO's office, Blaine was

leaving the café, Cecilia got

was already inside,

things very clear to him—there won't be a

much. He understood Nicholas far better than Cecilia did. When Nicholas couldn't have something, he had a tendency to

now?"

moment

wanted to spend more time

Queenie never said anything, Cecilia could sense that her

driver started the

the ward,

from

pressing a

When she pulled