Chapter 426 Return What Is Rightfully Mine


    Cassandra stood up, intending to follow, but was stopped by Nichs, who said, “Cassandra, wait here for me to return.”


    His voice was gentle and, with Elena present, Cassandra wasn’t in the position to refuse.


    However, she felt a deep sense of injustice in her heart. She was on the verge of bing his fiancée, after all. If anyone was to be escorted back to their room, it should have been her first.


    After Nichs left, she clenched her fingers tightly, her nails digging into her palms.


    Outside, the night was pitch ck, with the wind and snow indeed falling heavily.


    Cecilia initially thought that Nichs would only see them to the door, so she didn’t refuse his offer. Clinging onto the edge of Nathaniel’s clothing, she moved forward. For some reason, her vision started to blur increasingly, to the point where she could barely make out the path ahead.


    She pinched her own hand, which brought her somewhat back to reality.


    Nathaniel knew that Nichs was following them. He reached out and took hold of Cecilia’s hand.


    His hand was incredibly warm, snapping Cecilia out of her daze. She attempted to pull her hand. away, but Nathaniel held on even tighter. Then, he addressed Nichs, who was behind them.


    “You don’t have to see us off any further. Here is fine. Instead of putting effort into such matters. it would be better to focus on running thepany properly.”


    Nichs paused in his stride, instantly understanding the unspoken message in his brother’s words.


    Nathaniel had discovered that Nichs had tried to drug them.


    No wonder Nathaniel hadn’t shown any reaction yet. Unwilling to show weakness, Nichs retorted, “Nathaniel, you’ve got it wrong. What’s wrong with me putting effort into something that should have rightfully been mine?”


    The atmosphere between the two was tense.


    Cecilia, due to her somewhat muddled state, didn’t notice.


    She was simply too tired, her eyelids fighting to stay open. Eventually, she couldn’t hold up any longer and found herself leaning on Nathaniel.


    Without hesitation, Nathaniel abruptly lifted her up into his arms.


    Leaning against his broad chest, Cecilia found herself unable to resist sleep any longer. In her dreams, she felt as if her entire body was being consumed by fire, causing her unbearable.


    Nichs noticed that Cecilia had fallen asleep, so he decided to be straightforward with


    Nathaniel. “Nathaniel, it’s time you returned what belongs to its rightful owner. The person she’s. in love with isn’t even you.”


    Upon hearing this, Nathaniel couldn’t help but chuckle. “What does it matter if she doesn’t love me? I’m her legal husband, after all. If you have anyone to me, it should be yourself for trying. to impersonate me in the first ce.”


    Before he left, he issued a stern warning to Nichs, “If you resort to such underhanded tactics again, don’t me me for retaliating.”


    Nichs watched him carry away Cecilia, all traces of warmth vanished from his eyes.


    He was just about to return to the house when he noticed Cassandra, who had somehow. appeared not too far behind him.


    Nichs‘ gaze changed instantly. “Cassandra, have you been here all this time?”


    Cassandra was a bit puzzled. “No, I just got here. Is something wrong?”


    Nichs didn’t press further, merely saying indifferently, “It’s nothing. Come, I’ll take


    Unexpectedly, Cassandra suddenly embraced him from the front.


    “Nichs, we’re nearly engaged, so can I sleep with you tonight?”


    you home.”


    Nichs gently pried her arms from around him. “Cassandra, I want to save the best for our wedding night.”Còntens bel0ngs to N?(v)elDr/a/ma.Org


    Cassandra hadn’t expected to encounter such a traditional man in this day and age. Her hand fell stiffly, yet deep down she was ted. “All right,” she said.


    Meanwhile, Cecilia felt heat coursing through her entire body.


    She was usually very sensitive to the cold, so what was going on tonight?


    “It’s so hot,” Cecilia muttered as she gently clutched onto Nathaniel’s clothes.


    At that moment, Nathaniel had already brought her into the car and was en route to the hospital.


    He deliberately teased her, “Did you catch a cold?”


    He reached out to touch Cecilia’s forehead, which wasn’t scorching hot, but it was warm.


    Moving downward, his slender hand came to rest on Cecilia’s cheek, which was exceptionally


    warm.


    Shaking her head, Cecilia leaned her face into his hand, finding some relief in the not sure. Let’s head back soon; I’m really tired.”


    “Okay.”


    gesture. “I’m


    Nathaniel’s voice was somewhat hoarse.


    She was pregnant, and everyone knew that alcohol was off–limits during pregnancy. Nathaniel had no idea what Nichs had added into the wine, and he med himself for forgetting to stop Cecilia from drinking it.