When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201 I Saved Your Mother 

With a heavy heart, Nathaniel suppressed the intense resentment bubbling in his heart, cupped Cecelia’s face, and kissed her. 

Only then did Cecelia notice that his hand had been injured earlier and was still bleeding. 

Instead of expressing her concern, she forcefully avoided him. 

Instead of expressing concern, she pulled away forcefully. “Have you forgotten what I said? I won’t honor our agreement anymore.” 

Nathaniel’s lips brushed her cheek as he listened to her words, his breath heavy. 

“Does that mean you don’t owe me anything?” Cecelia’s voice trembled as if something were lodged in her throat, making it difficult to speak. Yes, Stella saved his mother’s life, but didn’t I? How can he be so unfair to me? 

Nathaniel was unaware of her inner thoughts, assuming that when she spoke of feeling neglected, she was referring to the indifference she had endured throughout their three years of marriage. 

“From now on, I promise we’ll live a happy life together.” It was the first time he had ever compromised with anyone. 

Had she heard these words five years ago, Cecelia would have been overjoyed, but now, she no longer trusted Nathaniel. “I’m tired. Just give me some space.” 

Nathaniel gently scooped her up in his arms and headed toward the house. 

Nathaniel had pulled Cecelia into a forceful embrace while they were in bed that night. 

Nathaniel couldn’t understand why he couldn’t fall asleep. Every time he closed his eyes, he saw the emptiness of the house from when he had returned earlier that day. 

The wound on his hand still throbbed faintly. 

After what felt like an eternity, Cecelia suddenly broke the silence. “Can you tell me more about how Stella saved your mother?” 

She couldn’t help but wonder why she had never heard about the incident before. 

Nathaniel recounted the incident from the past when Elena and Zachary were framed and had an accident while heading to the company. He explained that it was Stella who had come to their 

rescue. 

Shock was evident in Cecelia’s eyes as she listened to the story. 

Only now did she understand why Zachary was so kind to Stella and why Nathaniel was so tolerant of her. 

It was then that she realized Stella had taken credit for her act of saving them! 

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Chapter 201 | Saved Your Mother 

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She clung tightly to Nathaniel’s sleeve, her hands trembling. “I–If I told you that I was the one who saved your mother, would you believe me?” 

Nathaniel’s dark eyes momentarily wavered. 

Before he could respond, Cecelia hastily added, “Don’t overthink it. I was just joking earlier. I’m tired; I’m going to bed now.” 

As Cecelia closed her eyes, she felt a wave of fear she couldn’t quite understand. After voicing her thoughts, she found herself too afraid to wait for Nathaniel’s response. 

The countless betrayals, the mockery, and the long periods of neglect had eroded her belief that he would ever trust her. She dreaded that his words, if he spoke, would only wound her further.