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

Chapter 1963 A Roof Over His Head

"Now that you're awake, get out," she snapped.

Pain radiated through Magnus' limbs at the mere thought of moving. Leave? To what? The streets? The cold?

"What's your name?" Magnus asked, deliberately ignoring her dismissal.

The woman sighed. "Denise Laney."

Denise?

"I'm Magnus," he replied. "Just so you know, my family has money. More than enough. Shelter me now, and I'll repay you generously when I return home."

The truth was, leaving meant certain danger. His enemies were still hunting for him, and going back wasn't an option - not yet.

"Oh? Then you should go home. I don't need you to repay me," Denise said dryly.

Her tone made it clear she didn't believe him. What wealthy man would be lying battered in my attic?

Magnus clenched his jaw. Without his wallet or contacts, he had no way to prove his claims. "I'm still unwell," he said instead, voice tight. "A few more days, that's all I ask."

The loft might be cramped and dingy, but compared to the deadly streets outside, it was paradise.

"No way!" Denise snapped without hesitation. The clatter of her cooking spoon against the pot punctuated her refusal as she stirred the pasta.

"I've

treatment and

her. She hesitated, fingers tapping against the door, before finally cracking it into the pan. The scrambled egg went

pushing his serving

the bland pasta, nose wrinkling. “Just...

thinking he was just a spoiled brat who didn't know hunger. "Not hungry? I'll take

it!" Magnus quickly

certainly better than

Denise set her plate down on the

the eggs. Curious, he asked, "You don't

replied, "There was only

then." Magnus dipped his head and resumed eating

Seriously? No protest? No guilt? If it were me, I'd at

Magnus was about to raise the lone egg to his mouth, Denise struck quick as lightning, her, fork speared

in surprise, confused. "What are you

eat it myself." Originally, Denise

needed the protein. But seeing how matter-of-factly be accepted her sacrifice, she suddenly

speaking, Denise took a big bite

it tastes

her eat, Magnus

found himself craving something as simple

you sure there aren't any more eggs?"