Chapter 1451

So, did Uncle drop by because he had a tiff with Aunt?

"Uncle, did something happen between you and Aunt?" Fiona asked, her curiosity piqued.

"That's grown-up stuff, not for kids to meddle in."

Henrik's usually calm eyes had a hint of frustration. He and Cecelia weren't really fighting. It was more like Cecelia seemed keen on picking fights.

Unlike Flora, who was all about lounging around and getting cozy with Connor, Cecelia was fiercely independent and always seeking security. When they first talked about getting married, she kept dodging him. Connor and Flora already had a kid, but Cecelia wasn't ready to tie the knot with him. She'd always change the subject.

To avoid him, she even took acting gigs out of town. One night, after having a bit too much to drink, he caught her as she was heading to her room.

"Mr. Raul..."

See that? Heartless. They've been together for so long, and she still calls him Mr. Raul.

the security she craved. But despite all that, she was still hesitant, and he had to half-coax her into getting married. After they tied the knot, she didn't want kids, and he was

acting gigs, and supported everything she wanted to do. In the entertainment world, no

over the years finally gave Cecelia the confidence she lacked. But now... she was almost too confident! And it was Henrik

Cecelia taking a big TV show gig abroad for over two months without telling him. Henrik couldn't join her because of work, and that

it, the

you did have

hands. "Here I thought you came just to see

were just escaping home."

your words! What do you

of words. "I also came to check on you. With you

to me about you a

just fine, who'd dare

had the upper hand. She quickly changed the topic, keeping Henrik from digging deeper. If

would

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