, 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 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 . , As for what exactly was different, he couldn’t quite put his finger on it. It just a feeling. , “Come here.” , Cecilia walked in and stood before him. , 1

/3 , “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.” , “I’ll go pick him up today. Bring along all the toys I bought.” , “All right.” , Elena wanted to seize the opportunity while picking up Felix to meet with Jonathan. , She was truly fond of that child and wished she could claim him as her own grandson. , It around this time a housekeeper came over. , Elena sa , on the sofa, a peculiar emotion flickering in her eyes.. , “Got it.” , She had everyone else leave, then went up to the attic alone. Pushing open the long–undisturbed door, she found everything inside veiled by white sheets. , Gazing at everything around her. Elena pulled out her phone and sent a text message to Cecilia. , Gifts , 1.2K , 3

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