Chapter 192: Playing Husband and Wife

Ever since her divorce, Cecilia hadn't considered becoming a real couple with Nathaniel. Nathaniel gently brushed away a stray strand of her hair. “Say my name.”

Cecilia’s lips parted slightly. “Nathaniel.”

Nathaniel had intended to kiss her, but the ringing doorbell interrupted. It was the food delivery.

An hour later, they had finished eating and cleaned up. “Don’t you have to go to the office today?” Cecilia asked.

Nathaniel sensed her desire for him to leave. “No, I’ve delegated most of the work.” He should have done so long ago; as head of the corporation, he carried too much.

Cecilia worried; if he didn't leave, she couldn't retrieve the sperm sample.

Nathaniel looked at her intently. “Do you really want me to go to the office?”

Cecilia shook her head. “No, I was just curious.”

“This month, I’ll set aside all my work, and we can spend quality time together,” Nathaniel said earnestly.

Cecilia was surprised but nodded. “Good idea.”

“Didn’t you mention wanting to return to Sparaville?” Nathaniel asked casually.

Cecilia’s grip tightened on her water glass. She often mentioned her childhood home in conversations with Nathaniel during their courtship; being in love meant sharing everything.

“Indeed, I did.”

“Pack after this. We’ll drive there this afternoon.”

They had agreed to play husband and wife for a month. When he first decided to become Cecilia’s husband, he’d been unsure how to proceed. Reflecting on others' comments about honeymoons, he’d decided on this.

Cecilia regained her composure. “Alright, I’ll pack right away.” She returned to her room.

She noticed a missed call from Vivian and returned it immediately.

“How did it go?” Vivian asked eagerly.

“It was a success.” Cecilia felt a strong chance of pregnancy.

“That’s great, so can we take Eli with us and leave?” Vivian asked.

“I’m not entirely sure I’m pregnant yet. I’d like to confirm it with a test before we leave.” Cecilia explained their month-long charade and their afternoon trip to Sparaville.

Vivian was bewildered. “What’s this jerk up to now?”

“No matter what, we have to wait a month.” Cecilia rested her hand on her abdomen, knowing even if pregnant, it wouldn't show quickly. Pregnancy takes about ten months.

“Alright then.”

Fearing Nathaniel’s return, Cecilia ended the call quickly, packed a suitcase, and used the cleaning lady's arrival as a cover to discreetly take the sperm sample to her room. After securing it, she changed into casual clothes and went downstairs.

“Are we leaving now?”

Nathaniel, engrossed in a book, looked up. “Sure.”

He effortlessly carried her suitcase and headed out. Cecilia, surprised, followed.

Only after placing the suitcase in the car trunk did Cecilia realize Nathaniel would drive them himself.

“It’ll take five to six hours to reach Sparaville. Should we ask the driver?” she asked, concerned.

“No need.” Nathaniel disliked outsiders on personal trips, having instructed Mason not to call unless it was important.