When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1379 Psychiatric Hospital

"Where is she now?" Cecilia asked urgently.

"She's at a private psychiatric hospital about ten kilometers from here," Sven replied.

A psychiatric hospital?

Cecilia realized this must be Queenie's way of retaliating against Cassina. "Is there any way to see her?"

"I've already bribed someone inside. If you want to meet her, you could disguise yourself as a nurse or a doctor," Sven suggested. "Okay, I'll go tonight," Cecilia decided.

"Mm."

Seeing Elliot injured earlier, Cecilia felt an even stronger determination to become more powerful. She couldn't afford to waste any time.

That evening, after making sure Elliot was asleep, she prepared to leave.

However, just a few steps out, Nathaniel blocked her path. "Where are you going?"

Cecilia hesitated. "I... I'm just going out for a walk."

"I'll go with you."

"There's no need." Cecilia knew he had been exhausted these past few days and hadn't rested well. "You should sleep. I'll be back soon." Nathaniel firmly grabbed her wrist. "Where exactly are you going?"

Seeing his persistence, Cecilia had no choice but to explain.

"Sven found out where Cassina is now. There are still many things about what happened back then that I don't understand. I want to ask her about them."

Ever since Cassina's mother had passed away, Cecilia would sometimes dream about her, as if she had something to say to her.

Nathaniel had thought it was something more serious, given her secrecy.

"I'll go with you."

"No, stay at the hospital and rest. Plus, keep an eye on Eli for me. Sven will go with me. Knowing you're here with Eli makes me feel at ease." Cecilia held his hand and looked at him pleadingly.

Nathaniel sighed in resignation. He

raised his hand to stroke her hai "Okay, but promise me you'll stay safe No matter what happens, let me know right away, okay?"

Cecilia smiled warmly.

"Understood."

This tender scene between the two was observed from a distance by someone whose heart was filled with jealousy.

Sitting in her car, Stella had never seen Nathaniel be so gentle with anyone before. That look in his eyes was something he had never shown her.

Once Cecilia left, Stella stepped out of her car and approached Nathaniel quickly.

"Nathaniel..."

Nathaniel stopped in his tracks and turned to look at her coldly. "What do you want?"

"I heard about Eli's accident and came to check on him," Stella said softly, her eyes filled with affection.

Nathaniel's expression turned even

colder. "Stella, have you not figured out your place yet? My son doesn't need you checking on him! And if you want to stay in Tudela, you'd better behave yourself!"

Stella felt a lump in her throat.

Unwilling to give up, she stepped closer to him.

"After all these years, do you really have no feelings for me?"

Nathaniel looked at her, his gaze devoid of emotion. "If it weren't for your lie about saving my mother, we wouldn't even know each other. Did you seriously think I liked you?"

His words were sharp and unkind, like invisible needles piercing Stella's heart.

Her eyes turned red as tears welled up. "I liked you so much, but you..."

Her hands clenched into fists by her sides.

"Fine! If that's the case, I have nothing to miss about you either. After all, I'm now the Jamieson family's heiress. I can have any man I want!" With that, she spun around and left resolutely.

Back in her car, Stella couldn't help but feel distressed.

She might have been frivolous, but her feelings for Nathaniel had been real.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.