When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 2173

Cecilia learned of the arrest from Norman, the news hitting her like a splash of ice water.

For now, posting bail would be impossible.

"Mr. Jenkins, please investigate this," Cecilia said, steady but strained. "Charlotte really never hurt Felix."

Norman eased the briefcase against his side, straightened the knot of his tie, and met Cecilia's eyes with a measured calm. "Ceci, rest easy. I'll dig until every shred of evidence is laid bare—count on it."

Cecilia lowered her head in quiet gratitude. "Mm."

Even after giving that small nod, unease still pressed against her ribs.

Cecilia knew exactly how relentless Miranda could be. Given an opening, the woman would hound Charlotte without mercy.

Soon, Cecilia went to see Charlotte personally.

Charlotte, on the other hand, seemed rather unconcerned. "Boss, don't worry about me. Two days in here is nothing. I'm tougher than I look."

Cecilia bit back the truth she carried.

According to the medical report Miranda had commissioned, Charlotte faced at least six months behind bars.

"Mm. In any case, I'll do everything I can to get you out," Cecilia said, words clipped with resolve.

Charlotte nodded, then hesitated. "Oh, one more thing—please don't mention any of this to Sven, Boss."

"Why not?"

Charlotte shook her head. "He's already very busy. I don't want him to worry about me and add to his stress. Promise me, Boss."

Cecilia exhaled, surrendering to the plea. "All right. I won't breathe a word."

Charlotte's smile softened. "Thank you, Boss. I keep giving you so much trouble."

Cecilia rested a hand against the glass partition, willing her own smile to form. "You silly thing. After everything we've been through, you're hardly a burden."

When a guard announced the end of visiting hours, Cecilia's gaze lingered on Charlotte, reluctant to turn away.

"Wait for me," she whispered through the phone receiver.

Charlotte nodded once more. There was no fear in her eyes—only unwavering faith in Cecilia.

Cecilia's pulse quickened. Why are they both here?

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