When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1408 Breaking Point

Cecilia had thought Queenie might be relieved by the DNA results. After all, the latter had known for some time that Stella was an imposter. But to her surprise, Queenie's first response was assuming the test results had been forged.

Cecilia's throat tightened, her voice sharp as she defended herself. "This report is real. If you don't believe me, verify it yourself." Cassandra scoffed, her tone laced with mockery. "So now my mom has to test her DNA with every woman you drag forward? Ridiculous." Without hesitation, she snatched the report, tore it into pieces, and tossed it into the trash. "Mom, let's go. She's not worth your time."

Queenie rose unsteadily, her eyes filled with sorrow and frustration as she looked at Cecilia. "I've told you before-don't toy with the matter of my biological daughter. She is my lifelong regret!" Cecilia pressed her lips tightly, unable to respond. Queenie's voice turned icy as she moved to leave. "I'll never forgive you for this. Don't contact me again."

Cecilia stood frozen as they walked out. Her gaze fell on the shredded report in the trash. A wave of inexplicable emotions crashed over her.

"I'm such a fool," she muttered to herself, rising slowly from her seat.

Outside, she gazed at the wide sky, the heaviness in her chest almost unbearable. The ringing of her phone pulled her back. For a moment, she hoped it was Queenie. But the screen showed Nathaniel's name. She quickly answered, "Nathaniel."

"Finally awake, huh?" Nathaniel's warm, teasing voice brought tears to her eyes.

"I've been up for a while," she murmured.

"Then why didn't you call me? Never mind-I'm coming to find you." Nathaniel instantly set aside his work and stood to leave.

Holding her phone tightly, Cecilia hesitated before speaking, her voice cracking slightly. "I didn't want to bother you. I already met with Queenie."

Nathaniel listened as he walked, his voice calm but curious. "And? How did it go?"

"She didn't believe the DNA test. She said I was a liar and told me never to contact her again." Cecilia's voice trembled with emotion, the pain of rejection fresh in her heart

"Where are you right now? I'll come to you. Don't let it upset you," Nathaniel said, already in the car.

"I'm at a restaurant near the hospital," Cecilia answered, glancing around.

"Okay," Nathaniel replied, then instructed his driver to hurry.

He stayed on the line, unwilling to hang up as he sensed Cecilia's fragile emotional state.

As she sat waiting, a sudden sharp pain shot through her abdomen. Moments later, she realized her amniotic fluid had begun leaking.

Panic set in. "Nathaniel, I think I'm going into labor!"Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

"What? Stay where you are I'm on my way!" Nathaniel's voice rose with urgency.

"Okay," Cecilia replied. Nathaniel immediately instructed his driver to stop the car and slid behind the wheel himself.

Having experienced childbirth before, Cecilia fought to steady herself, using every ounce of her willpower to stay composed. She found a nearby chair and sat down. Nathaniel arrived in record time, jumping out of the car the moment it stopped. He reached her side in seconds, scooping her up in his arms. "How are you feeling?" "The contractions are really strong, but I'm fine," Cecilia said. Her baby wasn't due for another month, and she hadn't anticipated going into labor so soon.

Carefully placing her in the

passenger seat, Nathaniel climbed behind the wheel and sped toward the hospital. His face was tight with guilt and worry. "I'm sorry. I should never have left you alone," he muttered.

Cecilia shook her head, her voice strained but reassuring. "It's not your fault. I should've called you sooner. didn't think this would happen." Her hand rested protectively on her belly, her voice softening as she spoke to her unborn child. "Don't be scared, baby. We're almost at the hospital."