When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 42

Chapter 42 A Surprise Visit 

Cecilia’s fingers tensed up involuntarily. 

Nathaniel could sense her stiffness, and his large hand covered her daintier one. His passionate kiss was both dominant and hurried. 

Cecilia kept her back rigid, forcefully repressing the unwanted feelings welling up within her. 

Eli and Jon are still waiting for me to go back. 

In the end, she decided to go along with his flow. Let’s see if I’ll become pregnant. 

As that thought crossed her mind, she clumsily responded to him. 

Nathaniel paused briefly, his stern brows quickly relaxing. He unfastened the buttons of his shirt and unbuckled his belt. 

Fresh out of the shower, Cecelia’s fresh scent filled the air, seeping into his senses. The rhythm of his heart involuntarily quickened. Unable to contain himself any longer, he gently placed Cecelia onto the living room couch, peeling away her bathrobe. 

Cecelia’s fist tightened even more. 

She didn’t dare, or perhaps, didn’t want to look at Nathaniel. Instead, she stared at the warm light above her head. Uncontrollably, her mind echoed with countless intimate photos of Nathaniel that Stella had sent her in the past. 

The words Stella once uttered echoed in her mind. Did Nathaniel ever tell you that he loved you, Ceci? He used to say that to me all the time. 

She could feel the man’s warm skin getting closer and closer. Her crimson lips parted slightly as she asked, “Mr. Rainsworth, aren’t you afraid that Ms. Ross might get jealous and cause you trouble if we keep this up?” 

Cecelia’s discouraging words at the last moment caused Nathaniel to pause in his tracks. 

His gaze was ice–cold as she demanded, “Are you really going to keep playing dumb with me, Cecilia?” 

Cecelia picked up her bathrobe that had fallen to the side, using it to shield herself. “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” she claimed. 

Watching her actions, Nathaniel couldn’t help but recall that night from a few years ago, a memory that was deeply ingrained in his mind. 

His throat tightened, and his slender hand once again rested on Cecelia’s slightly pale face as he slowly leaned in closer. 

“Why did you come back this time?” he asked. 

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Chapter 42 A Surprise Visit 

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Cecelia had been on the run for over four years, and now she suddenly returned. He wouldn’t believe her if she said she had no ulterior motives. 

Cecelia’s heart was pounding rapidly, fearful that Nathaniel would find out about their two children. 

She forced a smile and said, “Mr. Rainsworth, are you suffering from paranoia? While it’s true that you’re wealthy and powerful, I’m not exactly lacking in funds myself. I came back this time solely to help those who, like me, were born with disabilities.” 

Afraid he wouldn’t believe her, Cecilia even removed her hearing aid and showed it to him. 

“You said you know me, then you should know that I was born with a hearing impairment,” she explained. 

Nathaniel stared at the hearing aid in her palm, remaining silent. Gradually, he moved closer to her, close enough to hear each other’s breath and heartbeat. 

Nathaniel questioned, “Since you claim not to know me, why don’t you tell me what you Calvin have been up to these past four years?” 

His breath was heavy, his warm exhales brushing against Cecelia’s face. 

Cecelia could almost hear his heartbeats. 

and 

She swallowed the feeling of past humiliation and faced him head–on. “Mr. Rainsworth, are you so fascinated by my past because you fancy me?” 

Nathaniel’s heart sank. 

And just like that, he abruptly let go of her hand. 

“You’re overthinking it.” 

Cecilia had long known that Nathaniel was heartless. 

She had been chasing after him for over a decade, yet he never developed feelings for her. So, why would now be any different? 

However, it was just as well that he didn’t like her. That way, she could leave with Jonathan and Elliot without feeling any guilt. 

Cecelia’s phone suddenly rang with a video call. 

It was no doubt one of her sons calling at that hour. 

Cecilia extricated herself from Nathaniel’s embrace and donned her bathrobe. She reached for her phone, promptly ending the call. 

Every move she made was keenly observed by Nathaniel.