When Her Death Couldn't Break Him novel Chapter 197

Chapter 197 I Regret It 

Boom! A brilliant firework burst in the sky, fading as quickly as it appeared. 

Nearby, a girl squeezed her boyfriend’s hand and whispered, “Let’s be together forever.” 

As Cecilia watched them walk away, a deep longing stirred within her–a desire to experience a romance of her own. Since falling for Nathaniel, she had turned away every suitor, never allowing herself to be in a real relationship. She had married him without ever knowing the true taste of love. Even now, that feeling remained elusive. 

Tears blurred Cecilia’s vision as she gazed up at the pitch–black sky. In the silence, she whispered, “Dad, I regret it.” 

She regretted marrying Nathaniel, regretted choosing someone who never loved her. 

By half–past eight, the fireworks had ended, and the crowd had dispersed. 

When Mason arrived to pick Cecilia up, he found her standing alone by the river, her silhouette drenched in loneliness. 

He recalled his fiancée’s words from a few days ago. Loving someone means giving them a sense of security. How could he allow another woman to disrupt their relationship? 

At that moment, he found himself feeling a twinge of sympathy for Cecilia. 

He pulled the car over and stepped out, approaching her with measured steps. “Ms. Smith, I’m here to take you home.” 

It took Cecilia a moment to gather herself. When she finally looked at him, she masked the disappointment in her eyes and replied politely, “Thank you.” 

Once they were in the car, Mason deliberately turned up the heat a bit. 

Although Cecilia’s health had improved over the years abroad, she was still noticeably more fragile than most. The cold wind had drained the color from her face, leaving her looking so pale and delicate that it seemed she might collapse at any moment. 

As Mason glanced at her in the rearview mirror, he offered an explanation for Nathaniel’s abrupt departure. “Ms. Ross was nearly killed by an obsessive fan last night. She’s still in critical condition at the hospital and expressed a wish to see Mr. Rainsworth one last time.” 

Obsessive fan, huh? 

Cecilia couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh. If Nathaniel had taken even a moment to look into it, he’d realize that wasn’t true. Besides, knowing Stella, I doubt she’s in any real danger. And with Sean still under Calvin’s control, how could he have possibly harmed her? No, she’s likely orchestrating this entire scenario herself. 

Cecilia responded with a soft hum and, after a moment’s pause, said, “I know. He told me.” 

Chapter 1971 Regret it 

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Mason let out a sigh of relief. Having worked for Nathaniel for so long, he understood that his boss was genuinely in love with Cecilia. Otherwise, Nathaniel wouldn’t have spent years searching for her or put his work on hold for her. He even went so far as to purchase Cecilia’s late father’s belongings. 

It was just that Nathaniel struggled to express his emotions. If his love was an intensity of eight out of ten, he would only show a fraction of that–just a mere tenth. 

The streetlights cast a dappled glow on the road as Cecilia gazed absently out of the car window. 

When they finally arrived at Daltonia Villa, Nathaniel had not yet returned. After freshening up, Cecilia lay down in bed and called Vivian and Jonathan. 

“How have the past few days been for you?” Vivian asked when Cecilia called. They hadn’t had a chance to catch up, as Cecilia had been with Nathaniel these few days.