When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1004

Chapter 1004 The Need To Be Ruthless 

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Nathaniel’s entire body stiffened, taken aback by Cecilia’s unexpected move. 

Cecilia gently began, “People often say that married couples lose their spark seven years in. But our actual 

time together doesn’t even add up to a year. Have you really lost interest in me so quickly?” 

She stood so close to Nathaniel that her breath brushed against his chest as she spoke. 

Nathaniel struggled to maintain his composure. “Stop 

He hadn’t even realized his voice had grown hoarse. 

Cecilia looked up at him and noticed that his earlobes were flushed. 

No matter how hard he tried to deny it, his physical reactions revealed the truth. 

“Do you really want to end our marriage?” she asked, her tone steady. 

Nathaniel hummed in response, taking a step back and raising his hand to distance himself from her. 

Cecilia feigned a stumble, and in an instant, Nathaniel caught her in his arms again. 

However, just as quickly, he let go and stepped back. 

Seeing his reaction only amused Cecilia further. She stepped forward and wrapped her arms around him 

once more. 

“Don’t push me away. I’m carrying a child now. If anything happ you off the hook,” she warned. 

the baby because of you, I won’t let 

At that moment, Nathaniel felt more helpless than ever. “Listen. Divorce is the best option for both of us. 

Cecilia had no interest in hearing any excuses. She was now entirely convinced that Nathaniel was hiding something from her. 

Holding him tightly, she said, “Listen to me, Nathaniel. If you insist on divorcing me, there may be no chance for us to reconcile. Think it through.” 

She had no intention of marrying him again. 

“All right.” Despite saying this, Nathaniel had other thoughts on his mind. 

Once his vision was restored and there were no lingering health implications, he had intended to re Cecilia. 

Cecilia grew even more exasperated. “What on earth are you hiding from me? I’ve never held it against you for being unable to see, so why are you doing this to me?” 

Her genuine annoyance stemmed from her confusion over Nathaniel’s behavior. 

Once again, Nathaniel distanced himself from her. He turned and walked to a nearby table, handing her a few documents. “Take these projects.” 

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Chapter 1004 The Need To Be Ruthless 

your things anymore.” 

Her eyes were now rimmed with red, and her voice had taken on a slightly hoarse tone. 

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Nathaniel felt a deep sense of distress, but he knew he had to be ruthless. If I don’t divorce her now, she might not be able to later if I become a fool after the surgery. The Rainsworths wouldn’t allow her to divorce me or let her go.