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.

leave after breakfast," she said flatly. "I've got a part-time job

treatment and her 10

She hesitated, fingers tapping against the door, before

said, pushing

bland pasta,

a spoiled brat who didn't know hunger.

it!" Magnus

than starving-Magnus couldn't afford to

then did Denise set her plate down on

plate was missing the eggs.

hesitated, then replied, "There

his head and resumed eating

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

raise the lone egg to his mouth, Denise struck

confused. "What

she snapped. "I'm done being generous. I'll eat it myself." Originally, Denise had reasoned that

protein. But seeing how matter-of-factly be accepted her sacrifice, she suddenly felt foolish. Why did I even bother giving him the

speaking, Denise took a big bite of

it tastes so

eat, Magnus involuntarily

found himself

sure there aren't any