NovelEnglishChapter 329 A Misunderstanding
The icy hand Cecilia placed against his chest sent a shiver through his body, not from the cold. but from the
sensation of his blood heating up.
As they continued their trek, Cecilia's other hand accidentally brushed against his face. “Nathaniel, you have a
fever,” she said weakly, realizing that his skin was burning hot-a clear sign of illness.
Nathaniel’s lips, as red as a ripe cherry, were pressed into a thin line. His Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he
replied, “What | said last night still stands.”
Cecilia could only see his lips move, but the words were lost on her. She responded with a faint “Okay,” not fully
comprehending.
Nathaniel quickened his pace, determined to get her hsafely.
When they finally reached home, Martha was waiting for them. She noticed the snow covering. both of them and
quickly handed them towels. “Why are you coming back at this hour?” she asked, her voice laced with worry.
Nathaniel took over, brushing the snow off Cecilia’s body. Cecilia, still feeling the effects of the cold, tried to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtreassure Martha. “Martha, it’s late. You should rest. | cback late because the car broke down on the road.””
Not wanting to cause any further concern, she didn’t mention her hearing issues.
“All right, but make sure to take a hot bath,” Martha advised before slowly making her way to the kitchen to
prepare a warming ginger tea.
Nathaniel carried Cecilia to her room and gently set her down on the couch. He casually picked out sclean
clothes for her. “I'll fill the bathtub with warm water. You can undress and
get ready. Once you're done bathing, you can change into fresh clothes.”
Cecilia, watching his lips move and guessing from his actions, assumed he was just asking her to change. “All
right, you should go change your clothes as well,” she replied.
Nathaniel responded with a low hum, his voice rich with a magnetic resonance. Instead of changing, he grabbed
a bathrobe and headed to the bathroom in Cecilia's room to take a shower.
Meanwhile, Cecilia changed into a fresh set of clothes before wrapping herself in a blanket. Before long, she felt
herself drifting off to sleep. Her eyelids grew heavy, and she was on the verge of slumber when Nathaniel, now
only wearing a bath towel, picked her up in his arms.
Startled, Cecilia's eyes shot open, and her hand brushed against his firm arm, instantly snapping her back to full
alertness. “What are you doing? Putdown right now,” she demanded.
“The bath is ready for you,” Nathaniel said, his tone serious.
Cecilia couldnt hear him clearly and protested, “Letgo; you're free to leave.”
Nathaniel, however, held her tightly and carried her into the bathroom. “Why didn’t you take off your clothes?”
he asked, mistaking her reluctance for shyness. He began to help her undress.
In a panic, Cecilia intervened, “Nathaniel, don’t you dare!”
He chuckled softly. “Didn’t you ask for this when you cback?” he teased, his hands wandering until they
brushed against the hearing aid she wore.
“What are you wearing?” he asked, confusion filling his voice.
All Cecilia wanted was to get him out of there. Without hesitation, she raised her hand and slapped him across
the face. “I can’t hear you anymore. You better not provoke me!” she warned, her frustration evident.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNathaniel’s expression stiffened, the impact of her slap leaving him momentarily stunned.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. “What happened, Ceci?” Martha called out, her voice filled with
concern.
Nathaniel quickly slipped into a bathrobe and opened the door, only to be met with Martha's icy stare. “What did
you do to Ceci?” she demanded, ready to confront him.
Before he could respond, Martha suddenly swayed on her feet, nearly collapsing.
“Martha!” Cecilia cried out, quickly getting dressed and rushing to her side.
Half an hour later, braving the heavy snowfall, Mason sought out a doctor in the middle of the night to examine
the elderly woman.
Outside the room, Cecilia took the medicine prescribed by the doctor, and slowly, her hearing began to return to
normal.
Only then did Nathaniel realize his grave misunderstanding. Cecilia's silence had been due to her temporary «
hearing loss, not because she was expecting anything to happen between them.
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