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

Chapter 1809 I Was Framed

Chapter 1809 I Was Framed

Queenie shook her head. "No, I have to go home."

"Doctor, could you prescribe me some painkillers?" she added. "The pain keeps me up at night—I just can't sleep."

"Too much pain medication isn't good for your health," the doctor replied. "It can also build resistance over time, making it ineffective for your condition."

Queenie no longer cared. She gave a faint, bitter smile. "It's fine. As long as I can stay at home, that's enough for me. With the way my health is now, even if I stay in the hospital, I won't live more than a few months. I'd rather spend my time happily at home."

The doctor had seen plenty of patients like her before. He didn't argue and simply prescribed the medication. "For now, you'll need to stay in the hospital for treatment for a few more days. Once you're stable, then you can go home."

Only a couple of days...

After giving it some thought, Queenie nodded. "All right."

She could keep Cecilia and her parents in the dark for a little while longer.

under the pretense of visiting a friend. Cecilia had a hunch and decided to check on her.

see Cassandra? Doesn't she know that

"I'm not sure. But whoever she chooses to visit is her own decision. Just make sure

Once bitten, twice shy.

times, Cecilia knew she had to stay vigilant and cut off any potential trouble before

that moment, Yuliana had already met with Cassandra.

herself like a proud

wrinkled clothes made her seem completely drained of energy. When she saw Yuliana, her dull eyes suddenly brightened with hope.

a lot." Yuliana took her hand, concern

welled up with tears. "Yuliana, did

don't know if I can help you, but at the very least,

Just knowing you still care means a

felt a deeper pang of guilt. She

hand and asked, enunciating each word, "Cassandra, did you really hurt Aunt Queenie? People are saying you

face stiffened,

believe what they

her