When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 471 Succumbing To Her Threats

Nathaniel tightened his grip on her, as though he wanted to meld them into one.

No matter what she did, Cecilia couldn’t free herself from his grasp. Her body was burning up, and in her desperation, she yelled, “Nathaniel, let go!”

Nathaniel’s throat tightened, but he was unwilling to let go.

“Let’s sleep together tonight,” he proposed.

His fervent breaths fell upon her ear, causing it to flush a deep red.

Nathaniel gently lifted her with his strong hands, effortlessly placing her on the bed.

“Don’t do this-

Before Cecilia could finish speaking, an urgent voice called from the doorway. “Mommy, Mommy!” It was Elliot.

Nathaniel’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Cecilia attempted to rise, but the weight of Nathaniel was like a massive mountain, immovable no matter how much she tried.

“Nathaniel, hurry up and move!” Cecilia lowered her voice and hissed.

Nathaniel didn’t pay any attention to her. Instead, he turned back and looked toward the direction of the door, shouting, “She’s asleep now; come find her tomorrow.”

Elliot stood at the door, seemingly frozen in place for a moment before he began knocking with increased force.

“You scoundrel, give me back my mommy! Waa! Mommy! Mommy…”

He couldn’t bear to let his mother be bullied by his sc*mbag father right under his own watch.

Upon hearing Elliot’s cries, Cecilia couldn’t distinguish whether they were genuine or fake. Immediately, she was overcome with worry and impulsively bit down on Nathaniel’s sturdy shoulder.

Nathaniel winced in pain, drawing in a sharp breath. Regardless, he didn’t move away. Instead, he held her even tighter.NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

“Be good, listen to me, and stay with me tonight, and from now on, I’ll listen to whatever you say.”

Cecilia was unwilling and bit down even harder.

Nathaniel let out a grunt of pain.

Outside the door, Elliot was still rattling on. “You meanie, if you don’t hand over my mommy. I’m calling the police!”

Cecilia tasted the metallic tang of blood in her mouth, briefly slackening her jaw before speaking again.

“Nathaniel, if you continue this way, I won’t bother with you anymore in the future.

If it had been in the past, Nathaniel would never have succumbed to her threats.

Now, the thought of Cecilia disappearing for four to five years again frightened him, and he let go. of her.

Cecilia hurriedly wriggled out of his embrace, flung open the door, and stepped outside.

Upon finally seeing his mother, Elliot’s eyes instantly welled up with tears.

“Mommy, are you okay?”

“Of course. I was merely helping Mr. Rainsworth with his clothes since he was having a bit of difficulty earlier.”

Cecilia’s face was still flushed.

Elliot let out a sigh of relief. That scoundrel of a father had actually tricked him by saying his mother was already asleep, but thankfully, he had remained persistent.

“Mommy, look at me in the clothes you bought! Aren’t I adorable?”

Elliot’s eyes were curved in amusement as he twirled around in his adorable little dinosaur outfit.

“You’re so cute! My little Eli is the most adorable boy on the planet. Here, let me take a picture of you.”

“Okay.”

Elliot was a bit of a narcissist. Even though he looked exactly like his older brother, Jonathan, he believed he was far more handsome and popular with the girls. It was a shame, however, that his illness prevented him from attending school like other kids.

While Cecilia was taking pictures of Elliot, Nathaniel changed into the new clothes and stepped out looking neat and tidy. Coincidentally, Cecilia captured this moment.

The photo depicted two figures, one large, one small, who were strikingly similar to each other.

The clothes that Cecilia bought had similar colors, somewhat resembling matching parent–child outfits. Hence, they looked just like a real father and son duo.

However, Cecilia didn’t realize and saved the photo.

When Elliot saw his sc*mbag father emerge, his eyes filled with disdain. He insisted on switching places before continuing their “photoshoot.”

After taking a bunch of handsome photos, it was only then that Elliot contentedly went to sleep with Cecilia.

Early the next morning.

After waking up, Cecilia received a call from Sven.

“The person who hurt you yesterday has been identified it’s Cassandra.”