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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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.
She feared that once he opened his mouth, the words that came out would wound her.
Moreover, with over a decade having passed and no evidence to back her claim, she felt that continuing this conversation would only deepen her humiliation.
Meanwhile, Nathaniel didn’t take her words to heart. To him, it was clear that Stella had been the one to rush to the hospital and care for his mother during the accident years ago. He had witnessed it firsthand and had no reason to doubt it now.
He continued to embrace Cecelia, and it took a while before he finally drifted into a deep slumber.
In his dream, Cecelia had slipped away once more, and this time, he was unable to find her. When he jolted awake, the night was still dark. Instinctively, Nathaniel glanced beside him. Cecelia had already moved from his embrace and settled in the corner of the bed.
Nathaniel pulled her back into his arms, holding her a little tighter, fearing that she might slip away again.
Just as he was about to settle back into sleep, the vibration of his phone interrupted him. It was a call from Mason..
He got up and walked to the balcony, answering the phone in a hushed tone. “What’s the matter?”
“Mr. Rainsworth, the finance manager just reported that your personal account has been hacked. Over seventy billion has disappeared all of a sudden!” Mason exclaimed.
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For the first time in history, Nathaniel’s account had been hacked.
Mason was stunned, having never expected to receive such a call in the early hours of the morning.
“Have you identified the hacker?” Nathaniel asked. He was momentarily taken aback but quickly regained his composure.
“Not yet.” Mason paused before saying, “The incident came out of nowhere, and we didn’t have any precautions in place. By the time we realized the account was hacked, the money was already gone.”
Oddly enough, the hacker took just over seven billion from Nathaniel’s account.
Moreover, given their audacity and skill, they could have easily targeted a bank directly. Instead, they chose to focus solely on Nathaniel’s personal account. It was clear that the hacker had a specific interest in him.
“I’m giving you a day to look into this.” Nathaniel abruptly ended the call.
Hacking into someone’s account wasn’t the hard part; the real challenge was transferring the
money out.
Though the funds in Nathaniel’s account had disappeared into a string of numbers, it didn’t necessarily mean the money had been successfully transferred.
Even if it was truly gone, for Nathaniel, it was merely a drop in the bucket.
Meanwhile, Vivian had woken up early, ready to take Jonathan to kindergarten. But when she opened his door, she found him still asleep. “What’s wrong with this boy?”
Usually, Jonathan didn’t need anyone to wake him for school; he always got up on time.
Vivian took a few steps forward, observing that he was sound asleep. Unable to bear waking him, she gently pinched his rosy little cheeks. “Oh, well. I guess I can let you be late for school just this
once.”
Jonathan had spent considerable effort the previous night–trying to infiltrate Nathaniel’s bank account. It wasn’t until around four or five in the morning that he finally managed to get some sleep.
By the time he woke up, it was already half past nine.
He furrowed his brows, looking strikingly like a miniature version of Nathaniel. “I overslept.”
Just like Nathaniel, Jonathan was always punctual. It was the first time he had ever overslept. He quickly freshened up and headed out.
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To his surprise, Vivian was still there, deliberately sitting on the sofa and waiting for him. “Hey, sly kid. You’re late today, aren’t you?”
Jonathan hadn’t expected to be caught out like this. Normally, Vivian would be at work, and it was usually the driver who took him to school.
“Vivian, aren’t you supposed to be at work today?” He quickly shifted the topic.
Vivian’s face grew gloomy at his question. “Yeah, I have a meeting with someone later.”
“Mr. Zachary?” Jonathan wondered aloud as he packed his bag.
Vivian’s eyes widened in shock. She realized that the nickname she had given him was spot on- he truly was a sly kid! “How did y
you know?”
Jonathan feigned innocence. “I just made a wild
“Oh.” Vivian clearly didn’t believe it.
guess.”
Seeing that Jonathan had finished packing, she said, “Let’s go. The place where I’m meeting him is near your preschool, so I’ll drop you off there.”
“Okay.”
Vivian had no interest in Zachary whatsoever; in fact, she found him particularly detestable. However, she had no choice but to meet him because her father, Roland, had threatened her with dire consequences if she refused.
It was unclear what the prestigious Sinclair family saw in her, yet they had gone out of their way to approach Roland with a proposal for her hand in marriage.
The very thought of becoming entangled with someone like Zachary gave Vivian a headache.
Meanwhile, Jonathan was troubled by his concerns.
The last time he was at the preschool entrance, Zachary had tried to grab him but had been unsuccessful. Since then, Jonathan had frequently noticed suspicious people lurking around the
entrance.
He had never expected that Zachary would hold such a deep grudge. I need to figure out a way to deal with him. Otherwise, I might end up falling into his clutches.
“Vivian, will you marry Mr. Zachary?” Jonathan asked suddenly as they were about to reach the entrance of his preschool.
Vivian, who was taking a sip of water, nearly spat it out. “Of course not. He’s nothing but a troublemaker. There’s no way I could ever marry him.”
Jonathan was relieved to hear that. “Good. I’ve arrived. Bye.”
Vivian watched as Jonathan got out of the car and sprinted away, sinking into deep thought. What
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hy was Zachary always picking on Jonathan? Could it really be because Jonathan accidentally bumped into him at Niel’s birthday banquet?
She knew Zachary held grudges, but she didn’t think he’d go so far as to target a child.
“Vivian, do you think Jon is hiding something from us?”
Cecilia had always placed her trust in Jonathan, for he was like an old soul.
Jonathan generally wouldn’t lie, unless he was afraid of her getting hurt.
“What could a four–year–old possibly hide?” At that moment, Vivian’s mind went blank. “Don’t overthink it,” she said. “I don’t want Zachary’s money, and as for the child, forget about it.”
“Right.” Cecilia paused for a moment, then asked her, “And what about your dad?”
“Drag it out, he surely can’t tie me up and take me to the Sinclairs, right?” Vivian was puzzled. “I wonder what caught Old Mr. Sinclair’s eye about me, I’ve never even met him.”
Roland was not like Paula. Cecilia knew that deep down, he still cared about Vivian and wouldn’t force her into anything.
She simply wondered how things would turn out for Zachary,
While chatting with Vivian, Cecilia kept her attention on Nathaniel’s movements inside the room through the floor–to–ceiling window. The man was lazily staring at her, noticing that she had. been on the phone for a while, he was about to get up.
After instructing Vivian to keep a closer eye on Jonathan in the following days, Cecilia promptly ended the call.
Nathaniel, clad in a black robe, approached Cecilia.
“What were you two talking about? The conversation went on for quite a while, and it ended the moment I arrived?”
When he was speaking, he reached out to grab Cecilia’s cell phone.
Cecilia hurriedly tucked her phone behind her.
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It was this very action that made Nathaniel even more curious about what was in her phone that he wasn’t allowed to see
Cecilia noticed his gaze, then added. “I told her that you left me yesterday to meet with Stella. Is that enough for you?”
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Chapter 204 His Curiosity
Meanwhile, at Daltonia Villa.
As the sunlight shone on her face, Cecilia opened her eyes to find that Nathaniel had already. returned to bed.
She looked
- up. her gaze meeting Nathaniel’s handsome face.
Just as she was starting to gather her thoughts, Nathaniel pulled her back into his embrace.
“Good morning.”
Nathaniel’s planted a kiss on her forehead.
Cecilia was momentarily taken aback..
It seemed like he didn’t remember what he said.
She immediately dodged..
Nathaniel’s deep phoenix eyes slightly opened, filled with confusion. He abruptly grasped Cecilia’s chin and kissed her.
This time, it was nothing like before. It was domineering and rough.
Cecilia held him back, wanting to escape. However, she could never quite get away.
Just as Nathaniel was about to make his next move, he was interrupted by the sharp ring of the telephone.
He furrowed his brows.
What is it this time?
He reached out to grab Cecilia’s phone and saw that it was a call from Vivian.
Handing the phone to Cecilia with a hint of annoyance, he said, “It’s your friend.”
Without uttering a word, Cecilia picked up the phone and got out of bed. She only answered the call once she was on the balcony.
“What is it. Vivian?”
Vivian was unaware that Cecilia and Nathaniel were in the same room as she immediately informed her about the day’s events.
“Don’t you think Zachary is out of his mind?”
After hearing her out, Cecilia also found it very strange.
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After some thought, she asked, “Vivian, could the child he mentioned be Jon?”
There were no other children around Vivian except for Jonathan.
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“That little one?” Vivian was taken aback. “That’s right. I forgot to tell you. The last time I went to pick up Jon from kindergarten, I happened to catch Zachary trying to take him. Good thing I got there in time…”
Vivian felt a wave of fear wash over her.
Cecilia was also in a state of disbelief.
Why was Zachary always picking on Jonathan? Could it really be because Jonathan accidentally bumped into him at Niel’s birthday banquet?
She knew Zachary held grudges, but she didn’t think he’d go so far as to target a child.
“Vivian, do you think Jon is hiding something from us?”
Cecilia had always placed her trust in Jonathan, for he was like an old soul.
Jonathan generally wouldn’t lie, unless he was afraid of her getting hurt.
“What could a four–year–old possibly hide?” At that moment, Vivian’s mind went blank. “Don’t overthink it,” she said. “I don’t want Zachary’s money, and as for the child, forget about it.”
“Right.” Cecilia paused for a moment, then asked her, “And what about your dad?”
“Drag it out, he surely can’t tie me up and take me to the Sinclairs, right?” Vivian was puzzled. “I wonder what caught Old Mr. Sinclair’s eye about me, I’ve never even met him.”
Roland was not like Paula. Cecilia knew that deep down, he still cared about Vivian and wouldn’t force her into anything.
She simply wondered how things would turn out for Zachary,
While chatting with Vivian, Cecilia kept her attention on Nathaniel’s movements inside the room through the floor–to–ceiling window. The man was lazily staring at her, noticing that she had. been on the phone for a while, he was about to get up.
After instructing Vivian to keep a closer eye on Jonathan in the following days, Cecilia promptly ended the call.
Nathaniel, clad in a black robe, approached Cecilia.
“What were you two talking about? The conversation went on for quite a while, and it ended the moment I arrived?”
When he was speaking, he reached out to grab Cecilia’s cell phone.
Cecilia hurriedly tucked her phone behind her.
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“Everyone has secrets, don’t they?”
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It was this very action that made Nathaniel even more curious about what was in her phone that he wasn’t allowed to see
Cecilia noticed his gaze, then added. “I told her that you left me yesterday to meet with Stella. Is that enough for you?”
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Chapter 205 Feeling Suffocated
Nathaniel’s keen gaze caught the hint of unease in Cecilia, but he chose not to press further.
Cecilia took a step back, dodging his intense gaze.
“I’m going to freshen up.”
She had barely taken two steps when Nathaniel immediately seized her hand. From behind, he embraced her, his breath heavy. “Let’s continue,” he said.
Cecilia stiffened.
Before she even had the chance to reject him, Nathaniel’s passionate kisses had already found their way to her face and neck.
“I don’t want to…”
Cecilia quickly held him back.
Nathaniel paused, taking deep, heavy breaths.
For reasons unknown, ever since his encounter with Cecilia, he found it increasingly difficult to restrain himself, growing more and more covetous.
“Why?” The man’s voice was hoarse.
Before she could even respond, he asked again, “If you didn’t want it, why did you come back to provoke me? What on earth do you want? Tell me! Anything I can offer, I’ll give it to you!”
Nathaniel had never felt as bewildered as he did now. He had people look into Cecilia’s past, learning about her work abroad, as well as her four to five years of cohabitation with Calvin.
Yet he didn’t know why she suddenly returned, or why she had come to his side.
His hold on her tightened, causing a raw pain on Cecilia’s shoulders.
“Let me go
Nathaniel, however, refused to let go. He always had this lingering feeling that if he were to release his grip, she would vanish once again.
During their standoff, the doorbell from downstairs rang, interrupting everything.
Nathaniel changed his clothes and descended the stairs.
Elena was already waiting downstairs. Seeing him descend, she quickly approached him.
“Nathaniel, no matter what today, I need you to bring that child to meet me.”
A few days ago, upon learning that Nathaniel had brought a child home, she had sent people to
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investigate. However, Nathaniel’s confidentiality measures were so excellent that up to now, she had still not been able to find out about that child.
Upon learning her intentions, Nathaniel sternly stated, “The child is not mine.”
Elena was confused.
“What did you say?”
She had been longing for a grandson for such a long time, only to find out it wasn’t to be.
“Whose child is he then?”
She didn’t believe that Nathaniel would take care of someone else’s child for no reason.
Nathaniel pulled out a chair and sat down.
“That is none of your concern.””
Tears welled up in Elena’s eyes instantly. “What do you mean, none of my concern? I want a grandchild, be it a grandson or granddaughter! If you truly have the same issues as your younger brother, I’m willing to adopt.”
At the mention of his younger brother, Nathaniel’s expression instantly turned cold.
Upstairs, as Cecilia stepped out, she too overheard Elena’s words and couldn’t help but be taken. aback.
Nathaniel has a brother? Why wasn’t I aware?
Noticing that Nathaniel was upset, Elena dared not say more. Rising to her feet, she said, “I’m leaving now, please don’t disappoint me.”
Not long after she left, Nathaniel looked up to see Cecilia emerging.
Involuntarily, thoughts of the unborn child came to mind.
“Come here.”
Cecilia simply stood rooted to the spot.
Nathaniel watched her cold demeanor, feeling suffocated.
In the end, he rose and approached her. “Get changed, let’s go out.”
“Where are we going?”
“Haven’t you
mentioned wanting to see the ocean?” Nathaniel asked, his voice heavy.
Cecilia didn’t expect that he would still remember.
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While abroad, she resided in a place that was situated by the sea.
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At that, Nathaniel pondered for a moment before suggesting, “Let’s go see the cherry blossoms then.”
He remembered how she would always chatter about wanting to visit Tidgate during the summer. However, after she married him, in the span of three years, except for coming to find him abroad, she never traveled anywhere else.
Cecilia looked out the window. “It’s autumn now, there are no cherry blossoms.”
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There was pin drop silence in the room..
Suddenly, Nathaniel realized that besides knowing that Cecilia loved flowers, wanted to visit her hometown, and desired to go to Tidgate, he couldn’t think of anything else she might want…
Cecilia also noticed his discomfort and casually remarked, “Hadn’t we agreed not to continue playing the role of husband and wife?”
Nathaniel’s voice was laced with a hint of bitterness. “What do you mean ‘we agreed? That was clearly your decision alone.”
Her decision…
If everything required the consent of both parties, then what did his solitary meeting with Stella.
amount to?
Cecilia’s lips tightened, losing all color. “All right then, there are nineteen days left. I hope you’ll keep your promise in the end. I’m going to cook.”
“If it doesn’t taste good, just order something to be delivered,” Nathaniel suggested as he sat down. at the table.
Cecilia stared at the bland oatmeal and slightly burnt eggs in front of her, and was reminded of the barely edible seafood oatmeal she had last time. It was a stark contrast to the pictures Stella had posted on her social media as she boasted about Nathaniel’s ability to whip up a feast.
Outside, leaves were falling in a flurry.
Mason couldn’t believe it. “Mr. Rainsworth, are you really planning to return the Smith’s fortune. to Cecilia?”
“Yes.”
person.”
Cecilia was feeling a bit awkward, and just as she was about to persuade Elliot, Nathaniel took a few
“Let’s go.”
Nathaniel was certain that this little rascal was deliberately picking on him. “No worries,” he assured, “I will check on your leg later.”
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