Chapter 141 A Deaf Girl
Meanwhile, on the dimly lit top floor of Elite Club, people were dressed in their finest attire.
Quite a number of scions were present.
Nathaniel sat quietly in a corner, pulling out his phone. He saw a message from the bodyguard he had assigned to tail Cecille: We lost her.
No sooner had he left than Cecille went out. Now, she was even missing.
Furrowing his brows, Nathaniel replied: If you can’t find her after an hour, all of you can leave Tudela.
The moment Nathaniel sent his message, the bodyguards immediately started reviewing all the surveillance footage along the streets of Tudela.
Nathaniel tried calling Cecille again.
However, what came through was the cold, impersonal voice of an automated customer service. “The number you have dialed is currently unavailable…”
At that moment, Cecille was still on the phone with Martha, reassuring her not to worry about Elliot and Jonathan. She promised that she would take good care of them.
In the video, Martha, her hair a full crown of white, had worry etched deep in her eyes. “Ceci, if anything happens, you must call and tell me or Calvin. Don’t shoulder it all by yourself.”
Her
greatest concern was Cecille’s depression, fearing she might do something foolish again.
“Okay. Don’t worry.” Originally, Cecille had more to say to Martha, but upon seeing Sven rushing over, she had to hang up the phone first. “What’s the matter?”
“Nathaniel’s men are looking for you,” Sven responded.
Upon hearing that, Cecille immediately took out her phone and called her driver to pick her up at a specific intersection.
Afterward, she feigned going shopping for clothes, then got into the car.
Before long, Nathaniel’s bodyguard spotted her and promptly snapped a photo to send to Nathaniel.
After seeing the photo, Nathaniel dialed Cecille’s number.
When Cecilia heard the vibration, she saw the incoming call and answered, “Hello.”
“Where are you now?” Nathaniel asked straightforwardly.
Glancing around, Cecille said, “I’m at the shopping plaza, about to head back. Is there something wrong?”
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Shopping plaza? “Come to the top floor of Elite Club.” Without giving her a chance to refuse, Nathaniel hung up the phone directly.
The shopping plaza was in close proximity to Elite Club, merely a few hundred meters away.
Subsequently, Cecilia instructed the driver to take a detour.
At the same time, inside Elite Club, Nathaniel’s friends, each embracing a beautiful woman, were having the time of their lives.
“Nathaniel, I’ve got to tell you. There have been a few stunning women around here lately. Moreover, they’re all honor students,” one guy mentioned, trying to win Nathaniel’s favor. He then gave a knowing glance to the manager.
The manager instantly understood the man’s intention. In no time, a stunningly beautiful woman with an innocent look was sent into the room.
This beautiful woman had clearly just started working there, as there was still an air of demureness around her.
Someone whispered to Nathaniel, “She’s still a virgin.”
Under the dim light, the woman’s gaze fell upon Nathaniel. At first glance, his appearance. captivated her.
She walked up shyly and said, “Mr. Rainsworth, I’d like to propose a toast to you.”
Nathaniel simply gazed at her, not taking a sip.
Compared to the woman, he found Cecilia more attractive because Cecilia didn’t have that hint of pettiness.
His indifferent actions left the others baffled.
One of them joked, “Nathaniel, are you no longer interested in other women because the deaf girl is back?”
Zachary didn’t show up that day, but Nathaniel’s friends all accepted Zachary’s nickname for Cecille.
Upon hearing Nathaniel’s friend’s remark, the honor student became somewhat curious. “The deaf girl?”
Nathaniel grimaced, but his friend by his side didn’t notice. The friend explained, “She’s Mr. Rainsworth’s ex–wife.”
The honor student couldn’t help but be taken aback. How could a man as exceptional as Nathaniel have a deaf ex–wife?
She couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Nathaniel, and, at the same time, she found a newfound confidence in herself. Regardless, I should be way superior to a deaf girl, right?
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“Mr. Rainsworth, my name is Nancy. If you’re unwilling to drink this glass of wine, I’ll do it ont your behalf.”
With that, Nancy picked up the wine glass and drained it in one gulp. I’ll make this man mine today.
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With these thoughts in her mind, Nancy, encouraged by the crowd, took a seat beside Nathaniel.
Under the dim light, she couldn’t discern his expression. As the initial awkwardness and shyness faded, she prepared to peel some fruit for him to eat.
Nathaniel watched her actions intently, then bluntly asked, “If I don’t give you money, would you still be sitting here?”
Nancy stilled momentarily before responding. “Getting to sit beside you is already an honor for me. I don’t need money.”
Upon hearing these words, the man naturally thought of Cecilia.
After so many years of marriage, it was only after their divorce that he realized Cecilia had never once used a single penny from the Rainsworth family.
“Alright. Starting from now, you’ll be working here without any pay,” Nathaniel declared at a measured pace.
Though Elite Club was not technically his property, all it took was a single word from him, and the boss would immediately put it into action.
Surprise filled Nancy’s eyes. “You’re not joking with me, are you, Mr. Rainsworth?”
If she didn’t need money, why else would she want to work here?
Given her educational background, securing a job that paid ten thousand a month was
s no difficult.
task.
Still, why settle with ten grand a month when she could potentially make ten grand within a day?
Besides, she was young and beautiful, so she might just find herself a rich man.
“What do you think?” Nathaniel asked in return.
His friends were flabbergasted. “What’s wrong with you, Nathaniel?”
The man did not respond; he merely looked at Nancy.
“Any objections?”
His aura was so intense that the woman didn’t dare meet his eyes, and she shook her head. “No.”
Thinking that Nathaniel was just testing her, she didn’t pay his words. апу mind.
Yet, Nathaniel’s friends knew him well enough to understand that he was a man of his word. Thus, they also knew Nancy’s efforts would end in vain.
Even so, they kept silent.
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Nancy was still unaware that she would receive no compensation working at Elite Club, nor would anyone dare to offer her any money.
At present, she continued to push her luck, bringing up the subject of the man’s ex–wife. “Is your former wife very unpleasant, Mr. Rainsworth?”
Everyone else suddenly fell silent.
Nathaniel gazed at her, his expression unreadable. “How did you know?” he asked.
“I can sense it. I can tell you were really unhappy,” Nancy answered, a playful smile dancing in her beautiful eyes.
Leaning back in his chair, Nathaniel slightly lifted his brows. “You’re right,” he said. “She’s terrible.”
Cecilia had already reached the doorstep when she overheard the conversation between him and the woman.
The door was left ajar, and she just stood there, watching him.
Nathaniel was still unaware that she had come.
Cecilia’s gaze
lowered. Whether it was now or before, she was somehow always the topic of conversation for Nathaniel and his friends after their meals.
“Ms. Smith! Since you’re here, why don’t you go on in?” A faintly magnetic voice sounded next to her.
Darren, at some unknown point, had positioned himself beside her, his well–defined hand holding a glass of red wine.
His thin lips were of the same color as the wine in his hand, exuding a bewitching crimson hue.
As he spoke up, everyone inside the room who was previously engrossed in their conversations. and drinks turned his way, instantly falling silent.
Nathaniel’s deep, dark eyes gleamed slightly. He picked up his wine glass from the table and took a sip, using the action to mask the unusual look in his eyes.
Cecilia merely glanced at him indifferently before turning to Darren. “I’ll pass. I don’t want to intrude and spoil everyone’s fun.”
The affluent young men present rubbed their own noses in awkwardness, unable to comprehend why she had shown up.
Still, upon seeing the woman wisely taking her leave, they immediately relaxed.
“Nathaniel, she disappeared for five years, and you guys are already divorced. How could she dare check on you now?” one of them asked.
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standing at the door, seemingly indifferent to everything, was actually Nathaniel’s ex–wife.
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She hadn’t paid much attention earlier, but now that she thought about it, the woman had such exquisite facial features and a perfect figure. However, what stood out the most were her eyes; they were like a tranquil spring, simply unforgettable.
Such a pretty girl like her is actually deaf?
That’s honestly such a shame.
Nathaniel stood up, not responding to his friend’s comment. “I’ve got something to take care of. I need to head back.”
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Amidst the surprised gazes of the crowd, Nathaniel walked toward the door and halted in his tracks as he passed Darren.
“What did she say to you earlier?”
Darren relayed to him exactly what Cecilia had said.
Without asking any further, Nathaniel quickly departed.
Not long after he left, one of his friends shared the news about Nancy with Stella.
The latter woman was engrossed in managing online public opinion and suppressing the
trending topic when she learned that a woman was trying to associate herself with Nathaniel. Her eyes instantly turned chilly.
“Thank you for letting me know.”
Then, she immediately made a phone call. “There’s this woman called Nancy at Elite Club. Teach her a lesson.”
Who did that girl think she was, trying to compete with her for Nathaniel? To think a nobody like her could be so brazen!
The Stella of today was no longer the impoverished girl who would let others walk all over her. Having become a big star, she naturally had some tricks up her sleeve now.
Nathaniel returned to Daltonia Villa to find all the lights in the living room off.
He turned on the lights, and had he not seen the things she had bought on the table, he wouldn’t have been able to confirm that she had come back.
Stepping forward, he glanced at the three bags on the coffee table, each filled with various clothing.
Nathaniel couldn’t help but take another look. Then, he realized the clothes belonged to a man.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
He ascended the stairs and noticed the door to Cecilia’s bedroom left ajar. There was a faint light seeping through.
He gently pushed open the door, only to find Cecilia, dressed in a long, pale–colored dress, sitting on the plush couch on the balcony. She watched the moon outside the window, her gaze vacant.
At that moment, her eyes held an expression that Nathaniel could not comprehend.
The way she merged with the dark night made her look like a painting.
Nathaniel stared at her in a daze, and it took him a long while to snap back to reality.
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When Cecilia turned to him, there was a hint of redness in the corners of her eyes.
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Just as Nathaniel was certain that she would question him in distress as she used to, he instead found her remarkably calm.
“I went to Elite Club earlier and saw that neither you nor your friend wanted me to join you guys, so I just came home on my own.
Cecilia stood up, barefoot, and approached him.
“I’m feeling a bit tired and would like to rest. If you don’t have anything else to talk about, could you please leave?”
Nathaniel didn’t budge, only staring at her peaceful face. “Did you really just go shopping today?”
If they had only gone to the commercial street, there was no way the bodyguards could have lost. track of them.
Cecilia knew he would not believe her.
“Thanks for agreeing to the terms of the agreement today. I also took the liberty of buying you some clothes.”
Nathaniel had not expected her to buy clothes for him.
His mind kept telling him that she was lying.
Yet, upon meeting her gaze, he forcefully suppressed his doubts.
After a brief silence within the room, the man spoke again. “Don’t take what you heard back there seriously,
This was the first time he had uttered words of comfort.
However, Cecilia didn’t feel much better. She balled her hands into slight fists before forcing a smile.
“I know, I’m used to it all.”
Used to it?
A lump formed in Nathaniel’s throat. He wanted to explain, but when the words reached his lips, he found himself unable to say anything.
Cecilia seemed nonchalant about it. “Don’t worry, I’ll pay you back as soon as possible. Once your concerns are settled, everything will be fine.”
Nathaniel didn’t know how he had managed to walk away.
Upon returning to his own room, he felt particularly uneasy.
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She was so indifferent, a stark contrast to how she used to be,
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If you were in love with someone, it would show. Likewise, if you weren’t in love with someone, would be just as obvious.
Nathaniel found himself unable to sleep again. He sat on the balcony, his gaze drifting unconsciously towards Cecilia’s room.
He had never imagined that their relationship would evolve into what it was now.
On the other side of the wall, Cecilia was just as sleepless,
Despite it being summer, she still insisted on sleeping wrapped in a blanket.
Every time she closed her eyes, echoes of mockery would resonate in her mind and ears.
Deaf.
She brushed her fingers against her car, feeling a somewhat warm liquid trickling down.
After wiping away the fresh blood with a tissue she had grabbed from the bedside, the woman took some medicine. Then, clutching the stuffed toys that Elliot and Jonathan had left for her, she drifted into a light sleep.
As promised, Nathaniel did not come.
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The next morning, as soon as Cecilia woke up, she saw a bustling figure in the open–concept kitchen.
The sight of the man cooking scrambled eggs took her by surprise. He was dressed in a light- colored shirt and grey trousers, with an apron tied around his waist.
She had never seen Nathaniel cook before.
From what Stella had said, he knew how to cook and had even personally prepared meals for her before.
Upon hearing footsteps from the floor above, Nathaniel looked up.
“You’re up. Come have some scrambled eggs,” he said, placing two plates on the dining table.
Unbeknownst to Cecilia, there was an entire panful of burned eggs in the sink.
Nathaniel’s slender fingers were still tinged with a burnished red hue.
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he was so pampered that he couldn’t even wash dishes, let alone cook. The man had practically zero living skills, and the scrambled eggs were something he learned on the fly from the internet.
He looked at his own hand, reddened from the heat. Cooking isn’t that hard, after all
He wasn’t sure why he had suddenly felt the urge to cook scrambled eggs early in the morning. Perhaps it was due to the regret he felt from speaking out of turn the previous night.
As Cecilia arrived at the dining room, she froze at the sight of the scrambled eggs with salmon, not picking up her spoon.
Thinking he must have done something wrong, Nathaniel pulled out a chair and sat down to take a bite of the food. It was average but edible.
“If y
you.
don’t want to eat it, feel free to toss it,” he remarked as he continued eating, but his gaze remained fixed on her throughout.
Cecilia picked up the cutlery, scooped a spoonful of eggs, and murmured, “This is the first time. someone’s made scrambled eggs with salmon for me.”
Nathaniel failed to grasp the underlying significance in her words.
“Eat as much as you want.”
After taking a bite, the woman then asked him, “We’ve known each other for about seventeen years now, haven’t we?”
Nathaniel wouldn’t bother remembering such things.
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“Yeah. Over a decade.”
As Cecilia spooned mouthful after mouthful of eggs, she muttered, “I’m such an idiot.”
Nathanial couldn’t hear her. “What was that?”
“I said it’s delicious.”
“You used to always cook fish. This is my first attempt,” the man stated solemnly.
Cecilia consumed the entire plate of scrambled eggs.
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“Are you full? If not, I can get you some more.” Nathaniel was about to get up and refill her plate, but he didn’t receive a response.
He looked at her again, only to realize that her neck and hands were flushed red.
“What’s wrong?” His gaze sharpened.
“I’m allergic to seafood.”
Cecilia stared at him as she spoke softly.
They had known each other for seventeen years and been married for over three, and yet he had no clue.
Alarm bells went off in Nathaniel’s head. In a flurry, he scooped her up and rushed her into the car, making haste for the hospital.
“Have you lost your mind? Why didn’t you tell me about your allergy?” he asked, exasperated while on the road.
“I’ve told you before. I guess you forgot.”
Indeed, she had brought it up to him before.
Back then, she was still in high school when she spent the holidays at the Rainsworth residence.
Nathaniel had noticed that she hadn’t eaten enough at the banquet, so he secretly took her out to enjoy some delicious food.
Back then, she had already told him that she couldn’t eat seafood due to her allergy.
Cecilia clearly remembered what he told her then: “I’ve taken note of this. I’ll never forget.”
Now, despite his best efforts, Nathaniel simply couldn’t recall her ever mentioning that she couldn’t eat seafood.
He only remembered that every time he returned home, the woman would always prepare dishes related to seafood for him.
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It seemed as if Cecilia knew what was on his mind. “I used to cook fish for you often, not because I liked it, but because you did.”
The heaviness in Nathaniel’s heart only intensified.
The journey to the hospital seemed to stretch on endlessly.
“You didn’t have to do all that,” the man finally said after a long moment of silence.
It was only now that Cecilia realized that all her past efforts had but culminated in these few words: “You didn’t have to.”
How stupid could I have been?
“I know now. It won’t happen again.”
She would never again be kind to those who didn’t love her.
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In the afternoon, Vivian rushed over upon learning that Cecilia was hospitalized.
Nathaniel was not here.
Vivian’s heart ached with sympathy as she saw Cecilia covered in red spots.
“How stupid can you be? Why would you eat something you obviously can’t?”
“Don’t worry. I’ve checked on this before. The allergy isn’t too severe. It’s not life–threatening,” the latter assured.
“That’s bullsh*t! It’s not like I don’t know how fatal seafood allergies can be! If you ever do this again, I’ll…” Vivian paused, unsure of how to threaten Cecilia. “I’ll give myself an allergic reaction
too.”
The woman in bed laughed.
“I’m not lying to you. My symptoms are just especially obvious, but they’re really not life- threatening. Besides, how could I possibly be so flippant about my own life now that I have Eli and Jon?”
Vivian was bewildered. “Then why would you put yourself through that?”
“Nathaniel’s always been wary of me. He also hates me. I don’t know what I need to do for him to let his guard down.”
Every time she arrived at the final step, he would stop her.
“So, the only solution I could think of was to make him feel guilty.”
Cecilia continued, “I was so stupid back then, keeping everything to myself. I made him think. that I was living a good life by his side and that I was the one reaching for someone out of my league. Now, I want him to know how much I’ve suffered because of him.”
This was also why she held back her anger after overhearing Nathaniel saying those things to another woman yesterday.
“That’s also why I have to give him back the money that I tricked out of Mdm. Paula and Magnus.”
Cecilia knew that her little schemes were never a match for what Nathaniel was capable of.
With that in mind, she decided to maintain the facade of her former self. The only difference now was that she intended to make it abundantly clear to Nathaniel how well she used to treat him, and how poorly he treated her in return.
Vivian understood her intentions.
“You’re pushing yourself too much, Ceci.”
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“Don’t let Jon find out about what happened. He’ll worry,” Cecilia cautioned.
“Okay, I won’t
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Seeing that it was getting late, the woman in bed suggested that Vivian should head home first.
On her way out, the latter unexpectedly ran into Nathaniel, who was walking in her direction.
The man carried himself with an upright posture. His features were deep–set and sharp, exuding an air of nobility. His entire presence was filled with an undeniable aura of refinement.
Vivian had seen him before on the news, However, it was only when she met him in person that she understood why Jonathan was so extraordinary.
The apple really doesn’t fall far from the tree.
He looks so good, but it’s a shame his heart’s rotten to the core.
“Mr. Rainsworth, you probably don’t know me, but I’m Ceci’s friend,” Vivian began. her gaze steady on him. “I have a favor to ask. Please, be kind to Ceci. She doesn’t owe you anything!”
Originally, Nathaniel did not know her.
However, after previously ordering an investigation on Cecilia, he had also incidentally looked into this woman and thus remembered her appearance.
“Instead of meddling in our affairs, you’d be better off focusing on your studies, so you won’t get caught again.” His lips barely moved as he spoke.
Vivian was taken aback.
Is he talking about the time I got locked up?
Ugh! He’s so annoying!
She was absolutely infuriated.
With that, Nathaniel entered the ward, leaving her unable to reach him again.
Vivian was now certain that Jonathan was truly his son. At times, their ability to tick others off with their words was strikingly similar.
Now, her only hope was for Jonathan not to turn into an evil, cunning man like Nathaniel.
When Vivian got into the car, she didn’t expect a little head to
pop out.
“Ms. Kennedy! How is my mommy?” Jonathan asked anxiously.
Vivian jumped in astonishment. “Aren’t you supposed to be in kindergarten?”
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Jonathan felt a bit helpless. He had been hiding in the car for a long time, yet she hadn’t event noticed.
Jonathan recalled that his mother couldn’t eat seafood. Other than seafood, she didn’t have any allergies. Could it be that someone had fed her something containing seafood?
Inside the hospital, Nathaniel looked at Cecilia, whose body was covered in red spots, and frowned. “Why haven’t they disappeared yet?”
Just moments ago, the doctor had informed Nathaniel that to onlookers, an allergic reaction might only appear as red spots. However, only the person experiencing it could truly understand the unbearable, heart–wrenching itchiness it brought, which was even worse than pain.
Her chauffeur was one of Calvin’s men.
“Let’s talk.”
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Upon hearing this, Cecilia laughed and said, “Do I really need a reason to return to my home?”
No matter how much a person changes, their inherent cowardice will still be there.
“Your son insisted that I repay the money before I could leave. And now, you’re offering me money to leave. I really don’t know what to do.”
Who’s the one who’s being selfish here? When I didn’t have a child, why didn’t she think of asking her own
“I’ve told you before, you should be discussing these matters with Nathaniel, not me. It’s not I who doesn’t want to leave.”
Elena couldn’t help but stagger back. Even after she left, she struggled to believe what had just happened. This couldn’t possibly be the same docile daughter–in–law from the past.
He claims to not love Cecilia, yet he allows her to stay in Daltonia Villa. What on earth is wrong with him?
At that moment, Elena’s car slowly drove past him. She was gazing out of the window, lost in thought when her gaze inevitably fell on the small figure of Jonathan.
His beautiful, deep–set eyes held an inexplicable familiarity that completely dissolved Elena’s
While Jonathan was still in a daze, Elena spoke again. “If you remember your daddy’s or mommy’s phone number, I can call them.”
She sighed. If Nathaniel had listened to me, my grandson would be this old by now.
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