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

Chapter 1816

Chapter 1816 Were You Expecting Something

Yuliana bowed deeply to Cecilia. "I was such a fool. You're my real cousin-we share the same blood-and yet, I believed a liar over you."

Her voice caught in her throat. "If you hadn't exposed my mistake, I might have become an accomplice to murder, living the rest of my life in guilt. I truly owe you my thanks, Cecilia."

She had once refused to acknowledge Cecilia, but now she had completely changed her tune. Gone was her arrogance from when they first met.

Sniffling, Yuliana added, “Cecilia, once I graduate, I'll work for you. I'll do anything you ask. From now on, you'll be my boss."

Cecilia listened to her words, finding them both sincere and a little childish. She reached down and pulled Yuliana up. "Enough. Stop bowing."

fixed on Cecilia. "Cecilia," she pleaded, "can

pressure Cecilia into forgiving her. “I misspoke... Don't forgive me,"

sheltered-her words were so simple, so naive. "There's no need for that," Cecilia said coolly. "I just didn't want

it." She wiped her tear-streaked face and stepped toward the door. "It's late. I won't disturb you anymore. I'll

Charlotte. She needed to confirm whether Yuliana had truly shown remorse-and whether she had told Queenie and Bethany the truth. Charlotte had been keeping an eye on Yuliana

really did tell Mdm. Queenie and your

you," Cecilia said, finally feeling relieved. At least she hadn't misjudged Yuliana after

too naive. She actually fell for Cassandra's ridiculous

judge the book by its cover," Cecilia replied. "She grew up

herself. But back then, no one had guided her.

Queenie she planned to

in a private room-one that had everything she needed,