When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 168 Everything Is Ready

Cecilia never anticipated that the love she had for him all these years would be dismissed by him. as cheap.

“Yes, I think it’s not worth it now.”

A vein throbbed on Nathaniel’s forehead. His eyes reddened as he pressed her head against his chest.

Cecilia felt as if she was on the verge of suffocation.

She was breathing heavily.

Nathaniel refused to let her go, wanting to hear her apologize.

Cecilia was stubborn. She simply refused to apologize.

It was just like when she fell in love with someone. She wouldn’t back down until she hit a brick wall.

Now, when she had made up her mind about one thing, she wouldn’t easily apologize.

Cecilia was already in poor health, and his actions only served to weaken her breathing gradually.

Upon realizing that, Nathaniel quickly released her. Without waiting for her to catch her breath, he kissed her again.

Cecilia’s mind was a complete blank.

By the time she came back to her senses, Nathaniel had pretty much undressed her.

Leaning against the icy wall, she pleaded, “Hold on, can we wait a few days?”

“Why?”

Not long ago, he could clearly sense Cecilia’s desires.

Yet now, she rejected him.

After some thought, Cecilia lied, “My period isn’t over yet.”

Upon hearing her words, Nathaniel reluctantly halted, holding her as they lay on the bed.

Cecilia’s tense body slightly relaxed. She hadn’t expected him to believe her.

Nathaniel had calmed down, but he was still holding onto her tightly.

Perhaps due to the exhaustion of the day, it wasn’t long before Cecilia fell asleep. Nathaniel listened to her steady breathing before gently removing her hearing aid.

Chapter 168 Everything Is Ready

He couldn’t seem to fall asleep.

“How could you just get rid of your feelings for me?” he asked softly.

The next day, when Cecilia awoke. Nathaniel was already gone from her side.

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When she got up to freshen up, she noticed in the mirror that her neck was covered in deep purple marks.

It was all the masterpiece of Nathaniel from last night.

She tried to cover it up with foundation, but it was impossible to hide.

Left with no other choice, she had to switch to a high–collared shirt and let her hair down to

cover up.

After freshening up. Cecilia stepped out to find Nathaniel deeply engrossed in some documents in the living room.

“Let’s go to the office today,” he said.

“I need a break. Cecilia wanted to visit the hospital. She wanted to find out when would be the best time for her to get pregnant.

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“I think it’s better if you go,” he said, his words laden with unspoken implications.

Cecilia could only delay her trip to the hospital.

In truth, her period had already ended. If she waited for six more days, it would be her ovulation. period.

By then, she wanted to get pregnant if she could.

“Let’s go.

then.”

Before heading to the office, Nathaniel sternly insisted that she have breakfast first.

Cecilia had no appetite. However, under his watchful gaze, she managed to finish an entire plate.

of breakfast.

Mason had arrived early at the office. As he looked at Cecilia, he felt a certain awkward. restlessness.

“Mr. Rainsworth, everything is ready.”

Cecilia stood next to Nathaniel, wondering what they were talking about.

When she arrived at the CEO’s office with Nathaniel, she immediately noticed Calvin’s slender figure. He was impeccably dressed in a sharp suit.

The man bore a stern countenance. His captivating eyes could rival thus of a superstar.

When Nathaniel stood with him, they were evenly matched. Neither of them could outshine the other when they were together.

Cecilia’s mind wandered back to Nathaniel’s words from the previous night aboun sabotaging Calvin’s projects in the country.