When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1741

Chapter 1741 Can I Hold Your Hand
“What? How is that possible?” Ralph couldn't believe it.

“How is it not possible? Those people are so unreliable; they actually let Cecilia go!” Cassandra fumed, anxiously stomping her feet. “Thankfully, we didn't reveal ourselves. Otherwise, we'd all be behind bars.”

No longer wishing to engage in further conversation with Ralph, she promptly hung up the phone.

Meanwhile, another call came in. It was from Stella.

Cassandra picked up the phone. “What do you want?”

“Ms. Evans, I heard there were some incidents in Tudela last night. Is Cecilia all right?” Stella asked tentatively.

Cassandra was momentarily taken aback but quickly feigned ignorance. “It seems that Cecilia was kidnapped last night, but she's fine now.”

“What?” Stella pretended to be shocked, though she knew deep down that Cecilia's abduction was linked to Cassandra. “What happened? How did Cecilia end up kidnapped? Who could have done this?”

Listening to Stella's barrage of questions, Cassandra retorted impatiently, “How should I know? If you're so curious, go ask her yourself.”

She was upset and confused, ready to end the call.

Stella quickly added, “Ms. Evans, don't be mad. I was just curious. After all, both of us are afraid of her being alive. I feel the same way as you do.”

“Enough with the nonsense. If you're truly afraid, then you should act.” Cassandra wanted to continue, but she noticed Scorpius stepping out.

She immediately hung up the phone.

Unlike her previous disdain, her face now lit up with smiles at the sight of Scorpius.

“Scorpius, you're leaving already?”

Scorpius gave a slight nod.

Cecilia looked at her in confusion. “Why are you apologizing to me?”

“It's because of the company that you were kidnapped. It's all my fault. I—”

“Don't blame yourself. It's not your fault.”

Noticing that the two seemed to have private matters to discuss, Nathaniel stepped out of the ward, giving them a quiet space to talk.

Tears welled up in Queenie's eyes and she could no longer hold them back. “Ceci, can I hold your hand?”

After a moment of hesitation, Cecilia finally agreed, extending her hand.

Queenie held Cecilia's hand, finally feeling at ease. Gradually, she drifted off to sleep.

Cecilia lay on the bed, her mind swirling with thoughts of Cassandra and Ralph.