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

Chapter 2017 A Forgotten Encounter

"W-What are you doing?" Jason stammered.

Realization dawned on Chelsea. Mortified, she yanked her hand back.

"Look, don't get the wrong idea. I wasn't trying to take advantage of you," she blurted.

Head lowered, she missed the sudden intensity in Jason's gaze.

"Ms. Rainsworth, do you really not remember me?" he asked softly.

"Huh?" She blinked in confusion. "Have we met before?"

Seeing her utterly baffled, Jason knew she had either forgotten him long ago or never noticed him at all.

"Never mind. I must have been mistaken. If there's nothing else, I'll head home."

Jason left Chelsea standing there and strode toward the bus stop. Chelsea watched his tall figure disappear into the night. She tried to recall where she'd seen him before, yet no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't place him.

She let out a long sigh and muttered, "Forget it. The less trouble I have with men, the better."

Once burned, twice shy.

After nearly being taken advantage of several times, Chelsea no longer dared to socialize with men. She phoned the driver and asked him to pick her up.

she tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

met him? Why can't I

she finally swung

"Chelsea,

answered, then asked, "Mom, why

many men in Tudela, yet we can't find you a decent husband. Do you still remember

Chelsea nodded. "Of course."

been that long, after all. Naturally, she still remembered

used to think

grandmother of his-I heard he's run up quite a debt. The money

after she handed Heather the money, she meant to

reminded Chelsea that she should tell

awkward raising the topic with Cecilia that day, but then decided friends shouldn't hide

told Cecilia that Heather had

warn you. Magnus must have

worries," Chelsea replied.

nothing to do with you. I just wanted to let you in case she

"Thank you."

meant the

her because of the