When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 867 That Is Your Problem

Nathaniel paused. “Is there anything else?”

“Why did you rescue me today, knowing how dangerous it was?” Cecilia asked, her gaze fixed on him.

If he had truly lost his memories of the recent years, his recollections would be stuck around the time when they had just gotten married. At this point, he should detest her. Why would he risk himself to save me?

Nathaniel fell silent for a moment as he wasn’t sure why either.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

It was simply an instinct to prevent Cecilia from getting hurt.

“Since you’re carrying my child, I couldn’t just stand by if something happened to you,” Nathaniel responded indifferently.

Cecilia let go of his arm she had been holding. “I see. All right then, you should head home. It’s getting late, better get some rest soon.”

Nathaniel nodded, then walked out.

Mason quickly made his way to his side, ushering him into the car.

Cecilia and Lucille had also returned to the house.

It wasn’t long before the gynecologists Nathaniel had arranged for Cecilia arrived. After conducting a medical examination, they confirmed that the child was in excellent health and that Cecilia had not sustained any physical harm.

After hearing the doctors‘ reassurances and waiting for them to leave, Jessica approached Cecilia and offered a tearful apology.

“Cecilia, I didn’t mean for this to happen. Please forgive me. Don’t ask Nathaniel to send me home, okay?

Please.” Tears streamed uncontrollably down Jessica’s cheeks.

“My parents passed away when I was youn

and

to survive in the Quill family, I had to constantly seek the favor of the elders. They now expect me to maintain ties with the Rainsworth family. If Nathaniel recounted her hardships, and her narrative dismisses me, the Quill family will make my life difficult.” She held a measure of truth. “Moreover, I’m sure my cousins from the Quill family would take advantage of the situation and make things even harder for me”

Jessica’s pitiful state did not elicit any sympathy from Cecilia.

Initially, Cecilia had considered keeping Jessica around hoping taste of her own medicine.

over time, she would experience a

However, after the incident with the venomous snake on the mountaint such a deceitful person to remain without addressing the issue could pose a serious threat.

Cecilia realized that allowing

“That’s your problem,” Cecilia remarked, “and there’s nothing much I can do anyway.”

Lucille, standing to the side, interjected, “You’re trying to guilt–trip Cecilia, aren’t you? Why should she keep someone as dangerous as you around?”

She was trying to pressure Cecilia into keeping her around. “Cecilia, if you don’t keep me by your side, I’ll have no choice but to die in front of you.”

Cecilia ignored her, instead suggesting to Lucille, “Let’s go watch a TV series.”

“All right. Let’s go.” The two of them headed to the living room, settled on the couch, and turned on the television, effectively ignoring Jessica.

Jessica caught up with them right away, persistently bowing her head in respect.