When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1226 Am I So Shameful To You

Nathaniel watched her determined figure stride ahead, her resolve clear in her posture. After a long moment of silence, he made a quick decision. He closed the distance between them in a few quick strides, and before she could protest, he scooped her up into his arms.

Cecilia let out a small gasp, suddenly suspended in mid–air. Instinctively, one hand grabbed onto Nathaniel’s arm, while the other protectively covered her stomach. “What are you doing? Put me down!”

Nathaniel looked at her calmly, undeterred by her protests. “You wanted to go back, right? I’ll carry you back.”

Cecilia blinked, bewildered. Walking back would take hours!

“You’ve got to be joking!” she protested.

“I’m not joking. Since you get carsick, this is the best way.” Nathaniel said matter–of–factly, his long strides carrying them both swiftly away from Daltonia Villa.

At first, Cecilia thought he was only teasing. But as he continued walking into another district, people began to stare. She could feel the curious eyes of passersby on them and wanted nothing more than to sink into the ground.

“Let’s just call a taxi. I can deal with the carsickness,” she pleaded, embarrassed by the attention they were drawing.

“No can do,” Nathaniel responded. “You might be able to bear it, but our child shouldn’t have to. We’ll keep walking. By the time we get home, it’ll be perfect for a nap.”

Cecilia groaned, burying her face in her hands. “If you don’t put me down, I’m going to get really angry.”

Nathaniel paused, considering her words. After a moment, he spoke, his tone gentle. “Let’s head back to the villa, okay? I’ll take you home tomorrow.”

It was clear he had no intention of taking her home.

Reluctantly, Cecilia agreed. “Fine. But just this once!”

Nathaniel smiled slightly, satisfied. He carried her back, his pace quickening. Cecilia kept her face pressed against his chest, hiding from the lingering stares of those they passed.

When they finally reached Daltonia Villa, she wriggled out of his arms. “When were these planted?” she asked, noticing the beautiful array of flowers surrounding the villa.

“Just in the past few days.”

Cecilia raised an eyebrow. A mischievous thought crossed her mind, and she couldn’t resist teasing him.. “Didn’t you give me Daltonia Villa? Do you really have permission to use it now?”

Nathaniel blinked, momentarily forgetting that he had, indeed, gifted her the property during their separation.

But in his mind, the two of them had never truly parted. He repeated something Mason had once advised him. “Could you find it in your heart to let your homeless ex–husband stay here?”

Cecilia stared at him in disbelief, finding it hard to believe he had just said that. “Fine,” she sighed. “You can stay for a while, but get your own place soon.”

“Understood, Nathaniel replied, his tone obedient.

Back inside the villa, they were greeted by a meticulously prepared dinner.

Cecilia, already feeling the hunger pangs, washed her hands and eagerly sat down to eat. Nathaniel, watching her enjoy the meal, couldn’t help but feel content.

Once dinner was finished, Cecilia made sure to call and check on her two kids. Talking to Jonathan was easy, as he was used to he can stay for a while, but get your own place soon.”

“Understood, Nathaniel replied, his tone obedient.

Back inside the villa, they were greeted by a meticulously prepared dinner.

Cecilia, already feeling the hunger pangs, washed her hands and eagerly sat down to eat. Nathaniel, watching her enjoy the meal, couldn’t help but feel content.

Once dinner was finished, Cecilia made sure to call and check on her two kids. Talking to Jonathan was easy, as he was used to her being away. But Elliot wasn’t as understanding.

“Mommy, why aren’t you home? Did you find a new son or something?” Elliot pouted, his big eyes filled with suspicion.

Cecilia chuckled awkwardly. “No, I just have something planned tonight.”

“Are you sure there’s nothing you’re hiding from me?” Elliot pressed, his gaze sharp.

Cecilia, struggling to keep up her smile, hesitated. Before she could answer, Nathaniel appeared on the video call, leaning into view. “Ceci’s spending the evening with me. Be a good boy and stay home,” he said smoothly.

Elliot’s eyes widened in shock, and the other three women in the room, who had been watching the call. were equally stunned.

As soon as the call ended, Cecilia turned to glare at Nathaniel. “What are you doing? I told you to stay quiet!”NôvelDrama.Org © content.

Nathaniel’s expression turned slightly hurt.

Why are you so upset? I’m not some secret you need to hide. I’m your ex–husband, after all. Am I so shameful to you?