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

Chapter 1990

Chapter 1990 Making It Up To Her

Magnus was all curled up, hugging his knees. His head was hanging low. He had no idea how much time had passed when the sound of footsteps reached him.

He slowly lifted his head, only to see Denise approaching. She was bundled up in

a down jacket, a hat, and a scarf, carrying groceries in her hands.

Magnus was somewhat taken aback.

He rubbed his eyes, somewhat incredulous at the sight of her.

"Denise! This isn't a dream, is it?"

Upon hearing his question, Denise didn't respond. She walked straight up to him, her eyes filled with indifference.

"What are you doing here? Haven't you deceived me enough?"

She gave a bitter smile. "I'm broke. I don't have a single penny left."

Upon hearing her voice, Magnus was certain he hadn't misheard. He quickly grasped Denise's hand.

"Denise, I'm sorry. I'm sorry..."

hand away. "What's the point

hand hung limply in

time, all he could do was apologize, as he was utterly

pale as he slowly asked, "Did something really happen to Mr. and

for their medical expenses, yet you're asking this question. Don't you find it ironic?" Cecilia

something was stuck in his throat. He had initially intended to explain why he took the money, but now, it

and then give it to Denise. He was sure that

make it up to you

lost!" Denise said

will repay you twofold. I promise to return all the money to you. About your parents.

else to say. After leaving a parting remark,

turned to look at his retreating figure, her

unharmed, thanks to the assistance

to understand Magnus. Is he

on it anymore. She opened the

so exhausted from work every day that she didn't even have the energy to do anything after eating. She wouldn't bother with washing up or brushing her teeth, choosing

herself. She felt that she was being too altruistic and that she shouldn't have been so quick to help others. Now that Magnus had

be able to repay

and overwhelmed by the drowsiness, Denise quickly

phone, that was set aside, rang but didn't rouse

the morning, Denise woke up. She

from her manager, as