Ignored When Chasing: Why Cry After I Got Engaged-Chapter 140: Forcing Him to Make a Decision

"So? Am I supposed to thank her for that?" Cecilia let out a sharp laugh. "If it weren’t for her, would Damian Hawthorne have ever doubted my identity?"

"When she was using Selina Nathan’s identity to discuss marriage with Damian Hawthorne, why wasn’t she worried about my identity being exposed?" Cecilia walked up to Sharon Quincy, her gaze heavy. "Sharon Quincy, don’t think for a second I don’t know what you’ve done. No matter how well you act in front of me, you can’t hide your true colors."

Sharon Quincy subconsciously took a step back, avoiding the topic. "I don’t know what you’re talking about."

Cecilia sneered, "Finn Hawthorne is dead."

Sharon Quincy’s eyes widened. "What?"

"Finn Hawthorne is dead, Sharon Quincy. Do you know how he died?"

"How could he be dead..." Sharon Quincy shrieked. "He had so many family responsibilities! His sister is sick and hasn’t recovered yet. How could he die?"

"He was murdered." Cecilia’s voice trembled, her hands clenching into tight fists.

Thinking of Finn Hawthorne’s tragic state, Cecilia closed her eyes, a sharp, persistent ache spreading through her chest.

’A perfectly good person, dead just like that.’

’And it was all because of her, because of Sharon Quincy.’

"Murdered..." Sharon Quincy’s dazed expression gradually turned suspicious. "How do you know? Did the police release a statement?"

"There’s no need for a statement. He was silenced."

At these words, the atmosphere in the room instantly grew heavy.

"Sharon Quincy, you know perfectly well why Finn Hawthorne was silenced, don’t you?" Cecilia stared intently at Sharon Quincy, who avoided her gaze.

"Miss, are you saying this because you’re biased against me? I barely knew Finn Hawthorne, why would I silence him? Besides, what could I have possibly done that would require silencing someone? I haven’t done anything at all." After speaking, Sharon Quincy’s eyes reddened. She looked hesitantly at Linden Nathan and said pitifully, "Godfather, not only does she dislike me, but now she’s even accusing me of murder. You know my character. Am I the kind of person who would do something like that?"

"Cecilia, what’s all this about this Finn Hawthorne you’re talking about? Sharon is kind-hearted, how could she possibly do something like silencing someone?" Linden Nathan looked at Cecilia with deep incomprehension. "I know you still have suspicions about that car accident. The police have already investigated it. It was that Walter Wallace’s fault. His goal was to kill you to help Sharon, but Sharon also protected you with her own actions. Otherwise, you’d be the one lying in the hospital right now."

"That Walter Wallace is the one who killed Finn Hawthorne."

"Walter Wallace..." Sharon Quincy’s eyes darted, her tone gradually tinged with anger. "I knew it was him. That man has a wicked heart."

"Dad, Finn Hawthorne was my friend. His death isn’t just connected to Walter Wallace; it’s also connected to Sharon Quincy." Cecilia’s gaze was icy. "I’m making this clear right now: if she doesn’t turn herself in, once I find the evidence, I will do everything in my power to make sure she gets the maximum sentence."

"Cecilia..." Linden Nathan’s brow furrowed. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Cecilia looked at her father in disappointment. "Dad, I understand your relationship with her, but I can’t accept it. You might not know what kind of person she is, but I do."

"Cecilia, I know you don’t like Sharon, but she’s really not that kind of person. Don’t worry, I’ll have someone thoroughly investigate your friend, Finn Hawthorne. If Sharon was truly involved, I will absolutely see that justice is done for you."

"Walter Wallace turned himself in. He said none of it had anything to do with Sharon; he did everything himself. I’ve also looked into it. This Walter Wallace has connections in both the criminal underworld and legitimate society. He’s been involved in crime for a long time and probably has blood on his hands. Even if Finn Hawthorne did die at his hands, it’s on him. It has nothing to do with Sharon."

Hearing Linden Nathan’s words, Cecilia’s heart sank to rock bottom.

’She knew that no matter what she said, Linden Nathan wouldn’t believe her.’

’He trusted Sharon Quincy’s character and would never believe she was a murderer.’

"Sir, you believe Sharon Quincy, but you won’t believe your own daughter?" Miles Sinclair, who had been standing by silently, suddenly spoke up. "Cecilia isn’t the type to wrongly accuse someone. If she says there’s something wrong with Sharon Quincy, then there definitely is."

"You, shut your mouth," Linden Nathan cut Miles Sinclair off coldly. "There’s something very suspicious about you, kid. I’ll be investigating you thoroughly later."

"I don’t care how you investigate me, but please, think carefully. The Cecilia you know—what kind of person is she, really?"

After Miles Sinclair finished speaking, Linden Nathan’s expression darkened.

’Of course, his Cecilia wasn’t the type to wrongly accuse people.’

"This conversation is over. Hugo, let’s go." Cecilia rubbed the bridge of her nose, her face a mask of coldness and exhaustion.

Cecilia’s words made Linden Nathan freeze.

’He knew his daughter was angry.’

’He hadn’t seen her in years, and now that he finally had, every meeting ended unpleasantly.’

’In his heart, he hoped Sharon Quincy and Cecilia could get along.’

’Cecilia had no siblings growing up; it would be good for her to have someone to look out for her and vice versa.’

’But clearly, Cecilia didn’t appreciate the sentiment.’

Watching Cecilia Nathan and Miles Sinclair leave, Linden Nathan’s heart suddenly ached.

’For some reason, he had a feeling that after they left this time, Cecilia wouldn’t see him again for a long time.’

"Cecilia."

Cecilia stopped in her tracks.

She didn’t turn around. Her eyelashes were lowered, and her nose tingled with the threat of tears.

’She had been absent from Linden Nathan’s life during his later years; it was Sharon Quincy who had been fulfilling her filial duties in her place.’

’Perhaps Sharon Quincy had approached him with ulterior motives, but she had indeed provided Linden Nathan with a great deal of emotional value and familial affection.’

’But because of Finn Hawthorne, she and Sharon Quincy were destined to be mortal enemies.’

’And she would absolutely not allow such a person to stay by Linden Nathan’s side for long.’

’A person with a vicious heart and twisted mind would sooner or later devour everyone around them.’

’Someone who could make Walter Wallace protect them with his life could hardly be a simple, innocent person.’

"Cecilia, stay. Ever since I saw you again, we haven’t had a proper meal together." Linden Nathan’s usually composed face looked a few years older.

"Miss, I know you don’t like me, but Godfather really cares about what you think. Please stay and have a meal. I promise I won’t disturb you." After saying this, Sharon Quincy rubbed her eyes and quickly walked out.

"No, thank you. I’ve already eaten." Cecilia’s voice was hoarse. "You two go ahead. I’m not hungry."

’After learning of Finn Hawthorne’s death, she had completely lost her appetite.’

’Never mind eating, just seeing Sharon Quincy made her mind flash with the image of Finn Hawthorne’s death from her dream.’

’And this murderer was the person her own father wanted to protect.’

’She couldn’t forgive Sharon Quincy, and she couldn’t forgive herself even more.’

"Cecilia... I..." Linden Nathan’s face gradually turned pale.

’Cecilia was forcing him to make a choice.’

’Between her and Sharon Quincy, he could only choose one.’

’He wasn’t stupid. Cecilia was, of course, the most important.’

’But for some reason, he didn’t want to back down today.’

’Especially not in front of this Miles Sinclair.’

’It was because of this Miles Sinclair that Cecilia had refused to see him for years, claiming he had gotten Miles Sinclair killed.’

’But now Miles Sinclair was alive, and in his place was a Finn Hawthorne.’

’He was the head of the Nathan Family. When had anyone ever threatened him like this?’

’If the person in front of him wasn’t his own daughter, he wouldn’t even bother to engage.’

"Cecilia, you’re my own daughter. Can’t you even spare the time to sit down and have a quiet meal with me?"

Linden Nathan thought, ’If Cecilia stays and has a meal with me, I’ll give up on Sharon Quincy.’

’After all, nothing was more important than his own daughter.’

’If only Cecilia would agree to stay...’

However, Cecilia just shook her head in silence. "I’m sorry. The moment I think about how Finn Hawthorne died, I can’t stomach anything."

"If you insist on protecting Sharon Quincy, then go ahead and protect her. I’ll hand the evidence over to the police, and her guilt can be judged by the law."

Hearing Cecilia’s harsh tone, Linden Nathan’s heart felt as if it had been run over by a wheel, shattering into pieces.

’Cecilia had rejected him once again.’

’This was the fine daughter he had raised, who wouldn’t even agree to have a single meal with him.’

Linden Nathan looked at Miles Sinclair beside her, his lips trembling as he said in a hoarse voice, "Fine. I won’t force you. If you have no appetite, then don’t eat."