When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1788

Chapter 1788 The Flashback
At that time, Nathaniel rejected Stella outright.

However, Stella was persistent, “Mr. Rainsworth, this is my only request. Other than this, I don't need anything else.”

After listening to her, Nathaniel let out a soft chuckle.

“You should be well aware that even if you and I were to date, you wouldn't gain anything. I simply don't have feelings for you. And besides, there's no chance you could use this as an opportunity to climb the social ladder and become my wife.”

Nathaniel had stated everything clearly.

He had assumed that Stella would back down upon recognizing the futility of her request, but to his surprise, she said, “It's alright. I don't need anything else. All I want is to experience a relationship with you, to be your girlfriend just once. Just for one year, one year is all I ask for.”

“So, what you're saying is, you just want a title?” asked Nathaniel.

Stella nodded emphatically.

In response, Nathaniel agreed.

The moment Stella received Nathaniel's agreement, the first person she shared the news with was Cecilia.

She knew that Cecilia had feelings for Nathaniel.

“Cecilia, do you know that Nathaniel has confessed his feelings to me? Now, I'm his girlfriend. I'm so happy. You should be happy for me too, right?”

Even now, Stella could still remember how pale Cecilia was that fateful day.

That was the first and only time she had ever outdone Cecilia, obtaining something that was beyond her reach.

It was undeniable that Cecilia was a person of high moral standing. Ever since she found out about Stella's relationship with Nathaniel, she never once mentioned his name, nor did she display any signs of affection toward him.

Before long, a year had passed.

Stella and Nathaniel had broken up.

That day, she even told Cecilia proudly, “Actually, I feel Nathaniel is just like any other man. We are not a good match.”

She initially thought she had played her cards right and won.

Without a second thought, she knew it was someone calling to collect a debt.

Left with no other choice, Stella powered off her phone, curling herself up into a ball and unsure of what to do next.

Meanwhile, Cecilia wasn't overly concerned with Stella's actions. Instead, she began to pack her bags, readying herself for the journey to Drocver.

The original plan was to take all four children along, but Luke and Gabe were too young, and for the time being, they couldn't be away from their nanny and Elena. So, only Elliot and Jonathan joined her on the trip.

Cecilia brought out several boxes and asked, “Are these clothes enough?”

Nathaniel had the impression that she was planning to move out.

“Enough, definitely enough. We can always buy more if it isn't.”

Nathaniel had to work, so he couldn't accompany them on their journey. However, he planned to meet them in Drocver a day before their return.

“True, it's not like we're going for long anyway.” Cecilia then closed the suitcase.