When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1684

Chapter 1684 Lean On Me 

The wait stretched into three or four hours, but Queenie remained unconscious, Caliste arranged for late- night snacks to be delivered. 

“Ms. Cassandra, Ms. Cecilia, please have something to eat and rest. I’ll stay here to keep watch,” she suggested. 

Cassandra, clearly exhausted, glanced at the food and waved it off dismissively. “I’m not eating this. It’s too late, and eating now would just make me gain weight. It’s bad for my health.” 

She rose to her feet. “I’m heading to rest. You two can take care of Mom. I feel uneasy leaving you alone.” 

Cecilia didn’t mind. She wasn’t tired, especially knowing Nathaniel would arrive soon. 

Caliste sighed as she watched Cassandra leave. A daughter raised for over twenty years should feel a deeper bond with her parent than a biological daughter who hadn’t been around at all. But Cassandra’s behavior suggested otherwise. 

“Ms. Cecilia, would you like to rest in the adjoining caregiver room?” Caliste offered. 

Cecilia shook her head. “No, I’m fine.” 

“At least have something to eat,” Caliste urged. 

Cecilia nibbled on a small portion before resuming her quiet vigil. 

Not long after, Nathaniel arrived. Spotting Cecilia’s slender figure beside Queenie’s bed, a pang of sympathy flickered in his chest. “Ceci.” 

She startled slightly, like a mouse caught under a cat’s gaze. “Hey.” 

Though she had insisted he needn’t come, Nathaniel had ignored her. After ensuring their child was asleep, he rushed over. 

When Caliste saw Nathaniel, she stood. “Mr. Rainsworth.” 

“Hello,” Nathaniel acknowledged with a slight nod.