Chapter 2226

A heartbeat later, Cecilia’s eyes flew open. Nathaniel was staring at her, concern written across his face.

She grabbed his hand in alarm. “Why are you still awake?”

“Couldn’t sleep,” he replied quietly. “So I woke up.”

“Then close your eyes and go back to sleep,” she urged. “You still have work tomorrow.”

Nathaniel nodded but kept his arms wrapped around her.

Carefully testing the waters, he asked, “It feels like you haven’t been sleeping well since you got back. Did something happen over there?”

Cecilia froze for a moment before quickly regaining her composure.