When Her Death Couldn't Break Him novel Chapter 227

Chapter 227 Have A Look Yourself 

“It’s been quite some time; you’ve changed so much,” Miranda said with a smile, extending her hand toward Cecilia. 

Cecilia, however, didn’t reciprocate the gesture. Instead, she offered a polite smile and replied, “You haven’t really changed much.” 

Miranda’s expression momentarily stiffened, her hand lingering in the air before she pulled it back with a slight awkwardness. “Do you mind stepping out for a chat?” she suggested, regaining her composure quickly. 

Miranda had married into the Rainsworth family before Cecilia. Back when Cecilia had just gotten engaged to Nathaniel, Mirand 

would often visit, engaging her in seemingly caring 

conversations, playing the role of an affectionate older sister. 

It wasn’t until after Cecilia married Nathaniel that Miranda’s true nature began to reveal itself, especially after Cecilia’s father passed away and her family’s influence began to wane. 

It had to be admitted–some people were naturally gifted when it came to acting. 

As they walked along the winding path, Miranda’s voice was soft, almost as if she was sharing a secret. “Did you know? Five years ago, when I heard of your supposed death, I couldn’t sleep a wink that night. I had just become pregnant with Felix, and the stress almost caused a miscarriage.” 

In the world of adults, there were things understood but left unsaid. 

Cecilia’s lips curled into a faint, amused smile as she responded, “Is that because you were scared? Afraid that I might come looking for you in the night?” 

Miranda had never missed an opportunity to cause trouble for Cecilia after marrying into the family as her sister–in–law. 

Cecilia vividly remembered the time when Nathaniel had disappeared while handling a project overseas. The Rainsworth family had been on edge, and Cecilia, determined not to let any harm befall the family, had painstakingly visited every relative and senior executive within the Rainsworth circle, trying to keep things together. 

While everyone believed Nathaniel had drowned, Cecilia had gone to Daprein alone, searching for him. In that unfamiliar place, she had been fortunate enough to meet one of Nathaniel’s business partners. Not only did she help Nathaniel secure a critical deal, but her actions also caught the attention of Neil, leading to her eventual entry into the Rainsworth family. 

Yet, in the end, it was Miranda who ruined everything. She spread vicious rumors, claiming Cecilia had gone to Daprein to seduce a wealthy tycoon and other slanderous accusations. 

When these rumors reached the ears of Niel, he was thunderstruck. Cecilia was punished harshly 

-forced to kneel in the ancestral hall for an entire day and night. This was just one of many incidents; the events that followed were too numerous to count. 

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Miranda’s smile didnt reach ner eyes as she sang sense of humor.” 

The two of them continued walking, eventually arriving outside a secluded courtyard. The location wasn’t far from where Nathaniel resided, and Cecilia found the place oddly familiar. 

She had been here before, back when she was a child, but since marrying into the Rainsworth. family, she had never set foot in this area again. She had once inquired with a housekeeper about the purpose of this place, but the housekeeper hadn’t known much either. 

Standing outside the courtyard, Miranda’s tone grew more cryptic. “Ceci, didn’t you once tell me that Nathaniel sought you out in the middle of a rainy night?” 

This was something Cecilia had confided in Miranda back when she was newly engaged to Nathaniel, before she truly understood the dynamics of the Rainsworth family. 

Cecilia didn’t understand the relevance of this now. “Yes, what about it?” she asked, her brow furrowing slightly. 

Miranda’s eyebrows lifted ever so slightly as she continued, “I’ve always had a question that’s been bothering me,” she said, her voice carrying an air of mystery. “Back in the day, you described Nathaniel as a gentleman–kind and gentle, didn’t you?”