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.

the pretense of visiting a friend. Cecilia had a hunch and decided to check on her. She ended up discovering that Yuliana

Cassandra? Doesn't she know that Cassandra almost got Mdm. Queenie killed?" Charlotte asked,

own

Once bitten, twice shy.

many times, Cecilia knew she had to stay vigilant and

Yuliana had already met

Cassandra-who had always carried herself like a

and her wrinkled clothes made her seem completely drained of energy.

took her hand, concern written all

eyes welled up with tears. "Yuliana, did you

don't know if

spine, but she quickly composed herself. "It's all right. Just knowing you still care means a

a deeper pang of guilt.

really hurt Aunt Queenie? People are saying you did it for the Jamieson family's wealth. Is

Cassandra's face stiffened, but she quickly masked

believe what they

her head