When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1826 Could Not Sleep

Cecilia thought perhaps it was because she had never experienced a mother's affection before. Then, one day, she received it. She assumed that was probably why she was so terrified of losing it.

After repeatedly dousing himself with cold water, Cecilia finally managed to soothe her troubled mind somewhat before stepping out of the bathroom.

At night, Cecilia sent Nathaniel back to look after Elliot, while she chose to stay behind to keep Queenie company.

Yuliana also wanted to stay.

Left with no other choice, Queenie reluctantly agreed to their stay.

By the time night rolled around, the pain in Queenie's body had become particularly pronounced.

She gritted her teeth, utterly unable to fall asleep.

Cecilia had noticed it and approached her. "Mom, if you can't sleep, let's chat for a bit. I'm not sleepy anyway."noveldrama

Yuliana was also repeatedly nodding in agreement. "Indeed, Aunt Queenie, how about a chat?"

Queenie readily agreed. "All right."

Yuliana initiated the conversation. "Cecilia, could you tell me about your early childhood? I don't know much about it."

When Cecilia recalled that period, she chose not to mention anything that was unpleasant, only focusing on the happy moments. "Actually, there isn't much to tell. Back then, I was living with my nanny, Martha. One day, after school..."

Yuliana and Queenie listened quietly.

Queenie especially listened with exceptional attentiveness, despite the fact that it was a rather ordinary matter. It was as if she were trying to glimpse into Cecilia's past through that story.

Yuliana occasionally chimed in with a few words.

The three of them were engrossed in conversation, their attention diverted. Thanks to that, Queenie felt as though her pain had significantly subsided.

By the time it was ten o'clock at night, Queenie decided to change the topic.

She knew that Cecilia had surgery scheduled for the next day, so she couldn't afford to delay the latter any longer.

Thus, pretending to be tired, she yawned. "I'm genuinely tired this time. Let's sleep."

"Ah, going to bed already?" Yuliana sighed. "I don't feel sleepy at all."

Queenie couldn't help but chuckle. "I'm an old-timer. I can't keep up with you youngsters. Go on, all of you should head next door to sleep. Ceci has a surgery scheduled for tomorrow."

"Right, I totally forgot." Yuliana turned to Cecilia. "Cecilia, you should get some rest. If Aunt Queenie needs anything, she can call on me.

Your surgery is the most crucial

thing right now."

Yuliana's relationship with Cecilia had improved. She also showed great interest in Cecilia's hearing impairment.

Cecilia understood everything, yet she had to pretend she knew nothing. She nodded. "All right, I'm going to sleep now."

“Sure, rest well and try not to overthink things. I'll always be by your side," said Queenie.

"Right."

Once again, Cecilia nodded in agreement. After freshening up, she lay down to rest.

Lying in bed, Cecilia stared at the faint light seeping from the room next door, unable to fall asleep.

Yet, she was aware that she was scheduled for surgery the next day. She knew that if she didn't rest well, it could affect the outcome of her surgery tomorrow. fo

She closed her eyes, willing herself to fall asleep quickly.

Even so, she didn't fall asleep until the wee hours of the morning. Her sleep was light, the slightest noise would jolt her awake.

The following day, at the break of dawn, Cecilia couldn't sleep anymore and went to check on Queenie.

Queenie had her eyes closed, her breath steady. It would appear she hadn't woken up yet.

Seeing her sound asleep, Cecilia didn't disturb her. She gently covered her with a blanket before stepping out to freshen up.

After freshening up, she had also prepared everything for breakfast.

Not daring to stay in the ward for fear of disturbing her mother, Cecilia spent her time sitting outside in the corridor.

Zachary and Vivian had also arrived early in the morning.

As the two of them strolled, Zachary reminded, "Walk slowly. Don't forget there's a baby in your belly."