When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180 Where Are You Hiding Now 

When Cecilia awoke, she was drenched in sweat and her body was shaking uncontrollably. 

In the faint glow emanating from the adjacent care room, Nathaniel hurriedly approached. Seeing that she was okay, he breathed a sigh of relief. 

“What’s wrong?” 

Tears welled up in Cecilia’s eyes. “I dreamt that I was dead.” 

That sensation felt incredibly real. 

The mere mention of death inexplicably struck a hidden chord within Nathaniel. He stepped forward, pulling Cecilia into his embrace. Gently patting her back, he tried his best to soften hist 

voice. 

“You’re not dead. I’m here. Don’t be scared.” 

Cecilia took her time to return to reality from her nightmare. 

She lifted her gaze toward Nathaniel, but the light was too dim, making it difficult to discern his face. 

“Thank you. 

Following that, she gently freed herself from Nathaniel’s grasp and laid back down on the bed. 

Her politeness and aloofness made Nathaniel feel quite uncomfortable. This time, he didn’t return to the room next door. Instead, he pulled back the covers and lay down next to Cecilia. drawing her into his embrace. 

Cecilia’s body stiffened. 

“You know, you can actually share with me if something’s bothering you,” Nathaniel said in a deep voice. 

A lump formed in Cecilia’s throat. 

Outside, a wild wind had suddenly picked up, bringing with it a torrential downpour. 

The initially sweltering day had turned refreshingly cool due to a sudden downpour. 

Cecilia was quite scared, but his embrace brought her comfort. 

She always remembered that Nathaniel had a mild case of germophobia. Throughout their three–year marriage, he had never once embraced her. 

And now, everything had changed. 

“Nathaniel, do you still hate me?” 

Chapter 180 Where Are You Hiding Now 

His hold on her tightened, becoming more rigid. 

Before he could reply, Cecilia added, “I don’t understand… 

Nathaniel felt a tightness in his throat, unable to utter a single word. 

Can’t a person change? 

He didn’t even know what was happening to him. 

He didn’t feel any particular affection toward Cecilia. He just thought that getting to know someone new would be a hassle. 

He was simply fearful of her death. 

After a long pause, Nathaniel asked, “If we were to divorce, would you marry Calvin?” 

Cecilia shook her head. 

“I don’t know.” 

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However, in her heart, she yearned for a life of freedom, not wanting to be confined by her role. as the daughter–in–law of the Rainsworth family. 

She now had a job she was passionate about and children to care for. She was no longer the woman who had nothing but Nathaniel in her heart, the woman who was solely focused on love. 

“Would you like it if I let you guys go now?” 

A glimmer of hope flashed in Cecilia’s eyes. “I’d appreciate it if you would let us go.” 

Nathaniel relaxed his hold on her, a mocking coldness evident in his eyes. 

“You really have quite the imagination!” 

That single sentence shattered all of Cecilia’s hopes, making her realize that Nathaniel had been playing her all along. 

“What do you take me for?” 

“I’ll take you for what you take me for!”