NovelEnglishChapter 416 | Am Sorry
Nicholas finally heard the question he had been anticipating. His lips barely moved as he spoke. “Ceci, you
visited the Rainsworth family when you were very young. Have you ever heard about them having twins?”
Cecilia shook her head.
If she had known that Nathaniel had a twin brother, she would have questioned whether she had mistaken the
man she loved. But throughout her childhood, whenever her parents took her to Tudela to visit the Rainsworth
family, no one had ever mentioned that Nathaniel was a twin.
Nicholas explained, “From the moment | was born, | suffered from a severe condition. | was extremely sensitive
to the cold, terrified of sunlight, and spent most of my early years confined to an intensive care unit. My family
even feared at one point that | might not survive. Because of this, my existence was kept a secret from the
outside world.”
He continued, “Later, when my health improved slightly, | returned to the Rainsworth family. But | was still
incredibly weak, and | had very little interaction with the outside world. The only person I connected with... was
you.”
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Nicholas’ voice softened as he recalled those memories. “The reason | initially told you | was my elder brother,
Nathaniel, was because | was afraid you'd rejectdue to my illness. Secondly, the Rainsworth family didn’t
want anyone seen as weak or useless to be exposed to the public.”
Cecilia listened in silence, finally understanding the complexities of his situation.
“I'm sorry,” she said quietly, her voice tinged with regret. “I was unaware of all this. It wasn’t that | deliberately
avoided seeing you, or pretended not to recognize you. | was simply at a loss for how to face you, what to say
when | encountered you.”
“I've never forgotten how you helpedwhen we were young. Those memories are still clear in my mind,”
Cecilia added, her eyes welling with tears that she could no longer hold back.. sons that had driven her:
Suddenly, she felt an overwhelming guilt. The very from Nicholas, the one who had once loved her so deeply,
now weighed heavily on her heart. Nicholas reached out to wipe her tears away, but Cecilia instinctively flinched
and turned her face away. His hand froze in mid-air.
-Do you remember the promise we made when we were younger?” Nicholas asked, his voice. steady but filled
with emotion.
Cecilia looked up at him.
“Do you remember promising to marrywhen | returned?” Nicholas continued, emphasizing each word with
care.
Cecilia's body stiffened, her complexion paling as the memory resurfaced. Back then, she had been injured while
trying to save him. He had held her tightly and whispered, “Wait for me. When | return, we’ll get married.”
The scars from that incident still marked Cecilia's back, a constant reminder of the promise she had made. It was
because of those words that she had unhesitatingly chosen to marry Nathaniel. But in the end, it had all been a
misunderstanding.
“I'm already married, you know,” Cecilia said, her voice strained. She clenched her hands tightly, her fingertips
digging into her palms. “And besides, you're engaged now. We should just forget about our previous agreement.”
Nicholas’ throat tightened at her words. “If you're willing, I'll call off the engagement immediately,” he offered,
his intentions clear.
Nicholas had agreed to marry Cassandra for two reasons-one, to please Elena, and two, to gauge Cecilia's
reaction. Now, he was pushing Cecilia to make a choice.
But Cecilia didn’t hesitate. She shook her head and replied, “I'm sorry.”
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Even if she divorced Nathaniel, she couldn’t imagine marrying Nicholas. She wasn’t the sCecilia she had
been before. Now, she had Elliot and Jonathan, as well as the child growing in her belly. She felt unworthy of the
present Nicholas.
Nicholas hadn't expected her rejection to be so swift and decisive. He couldn't accept it. “Ceci, is there
something holding you back?” he asked, his voice laced with desperation.
“Ill handle my brother's affairs,” Nicholas continued. “I'll ensure he divorces you, and I'll arrange for someone to
take care of him in the future.”
But Cecilia remained indifferent, her heart heavy with sorrow. Nicholas gave a bitter smile, realizing he was
losing her.
“If it weren't for him,” Nicholas whispered, “the man you should have married would have been me.”
Had Nicholas returned earlier, during the first three years of her marriage to Nathaniel, Cecilia might have
agreed to be with him without hesitation. But now, everything had changed.
All Cecilia could do was apologize again, “I'm sorry.”
She reached for the car door, ready to leave, but before she could step out, Nicholas pulled her into his arms, ©
holding her tightly against him.
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