When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 221

Chapter 221 It Seems I Misjudged Her 

ecilia had her eyes tightly shut, her body trembling slightly. 

fathaniel’s hand paused. Realizing she wasn’t asleep at all, he didn’t go any further. 

eads of sweat trickled down Cecilia’s forehead. Seeing him stop his caress, she let out a sigh of elief. 

The night was deep. 

Unable to sleep despite holding onto Cecilia, Nathaniel eventually decided to get up outside. 

in the early morning, when Cecilia awoke, he was already long gone from her side. 

Everything that happened last night felt as if it were just a dream. 

Cecilia didn’t pay it any 

mind and went to freshen up. 

and go 

Standing before the mirror, she strived to compose herself before stepping out of the bedroom. 

The door to the study was ajar. As Cecilia passed by, she caught sight of Nathaniel, sitting upright on his office chair, a figure of poised elegance. 

He had returned to his usual aloof demeanor, his sharp gaze swiftly scanning through file after file. 

Reflecting on her plan, Cecilia had no choice but to swallow her pride, step forward, and knock on the door. 

“What’s the matter?” Nathaniel asked without even lifting his head. 

“I’m sorry about yesterday. I may have been too upset, which is why I said those things,” Cecilia explained reluctantly. 

Nathaniel held the document in his hand, his gaze constantly fixed on the first line of text. He simply couldn’t concentrate. 

He then closed the document and lifted his gaze to look at Cecilia. 

She was clad in plain–colored attire, her complexion somewhat pale. Her long hair, slightly disheveled, cascaded over her shoulders, evoking a sense of pity in him at the sight of her. 

This look was so reminiscent of the past, yet not quite. 

As for what exactly was different, he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. It was just a feeling. 

“Come here.” 

Cecilia walked in and stood before him. 

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“Let’s head back to Rainsworth Manor. I need to apologize to Lily.” 

Nathaniel’s inquiring gaze fell upon her, his thin lips slightly parting as he asked, “Why do I sense a hint of dissatisfaction in you?” 

Cecilia’s hand tensed up slightly. “I’m not willing to, but for you, I’ll apologize.” 

Nathaniel scrutinized her closely. 

He used to be so familiar with her humble demeanor. But now, he didn’t feel at all that she was. doing it all for him. 

As if compelled by some unseen force, he asked, “Do you still love me?” 

When he voiced it out, he surprised himself. 

He had asked such a question before, but all Cecilia could say was she didn’t know. 

Cecilia was taken aback for a moment, then lied by saying, “Yes, I do.” 

Even though it was an answer he was familiar with, a sense of discomfort subtly settled in the depths of Nathaniel’s heart. 

He averted his gaze and said, “Pack your stuff. We’ll be heading back to Rainsworth Manor shortly. And there’s no need for you to apologize to Lily. It’s unnecessary.” 

She was sent abroad last night and never allowed to return again. 

Cecilia was unaware of Lily’s situation and didn’t probe further. She went on to pack up. 

Back at 

yesterdsworth Manor, Elena had also gained some understanding after what happened 

She sipped her warm milk, feeling particularly gloomy. “I used to think she was a woman without any ulterior motives, but it seems I misjudged her.” 

Unable to drink any more, Elena then set down her milk and asked her secretary, “Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Is Felix’s preschool taking a break too?” 

The secretary nodded. “Yes, they close for the holiday at noon today.”