When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1684 Lean On Me

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The wait stretched into three or four hours, but Queenie remained unconscious, Caliste arranged for late- night snacks to be delivered.noveldrama

"Ms. Cassandra, Ms. Cecilia, please have something to eat and rest. I'll stay here to keep watch," she suggested.

Cassandra, clearly exhausted, glanced at the food and waved it off dismissively. "I'm not eating this. It's too late, and eating now would just make me gain weight. It's bad for my health."

She rose to her feet. "I'm heading to rest. You two can take care of Mom. I feel uneasy leaving you alone."

Cecilia didn't mind. She wasn't tired, especially knowing Nathaniel would arrive soon.

Caliste sighed as she watched Cassandra leave. A daughter raised for over twenty years should feel a deeper bond with her parent than a biological daughter who hadn't been around at all. But Cassandra's behavior suggested otherwise.

"Ms. Cecilia, would you like to rest in the adjoining caregiver room?" Caliste offered.

Cecilia shook her head. "No, I'm fine."

"At least have something to eat," Caliste urged.

Cecilia nibbled on a small portion before resuming her quiet vigil.

Not long after, Nathaniel arrived. Spotting Cecilia's slender figure beside Queenie's bed, a pang of sympathy flickered in his chest. "Ceci."

She startled slightly, like a mouse caught under a cat's gaze. "Hey."

Though she had insisted he needn't come, Nathaniel had ignored her. After ensuring their child was asleep, he rushed over.

When Caliste saw Nathaniel, she stood. "Mr. Rainsworth."

"Hello," Nathaniel acknowledged with a slight nod.

Not wanting to intrude, Caliste excused herself. "I'll leave you two to talk," she said, disappearing before Cecilia could stop her.

Alone in the room with Nathaniel, Cecilia felt uneasy. "You should go home and rest. It's late, and you have work tomorrow."

"I'm not comfortable leaving you here alone," Nathaniel replied firmly. "Go rest. I'll keep an eye on her." "No need. I'm not tired," she said stubbornly.

Understanding her resolve, Nathaniel sat beside her. "Then I'll keep you company."

Outside, Caliste peeked through the glass and smiled at the couple before heading to the caregiver room

rest.

The two stayed by Queenie's bedside through the night. As the hours passed, Cecilia grew visibly tired. 1111

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Chapter 1684 Lean On Me

She startled, trying to pull away.

"You can lean on me," he offered.

"No, it's not appropriate," she protested.

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"There's nothing wrong with it," Nathaniel said, his lips curving into a soft smile. "Just sleep."

Reluctantly, she closed her eyes and leaned against him, trying not to overthink.

Around three or four in the morning, Cecilia woke to a faint noise. She pulled herself free from Nathaniel's embrace and turned toward Queenie, who had stirred. Queenie's lips parted weakly. "Water..." Nathaniel stood immediately. "I'll get it. You stay here."

"All right," Cecilia replied softly.

As Nathaniel fetched water, Queenie's eyes fluttered open, focusing on Cecilia's face. A flicker of light filled her gaze.

"Ceci? Is this... a dream?" Queenie murmured, raising a trembling hand as if to confirm Cecilia's presence.

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