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.

early on to give her the security she craved. But despite all that, she was still hesitant, and he had to half-coax her into getting

like a queen, and Henrik spoiled Cecelia just the same. He never stepped on her freedom, was there for her acting gigs, and supported everything she wanted to do. In the

unwavering love over the years finally gave Cecelia the confidence she lacked. But now... she

spat came from Cecelia taking a big TV show gig abroad for over two months without telling him. Henrik

about it, the more

you did have a fight

hands. "Here I thought you came just to see me, but

were just escaping home."

do you mean by escaping

also came to check on you. With you living alone in Cedarvale, I'm always

to me about

just fine, who'd dare mess

one who usually had the upper hand. She quickly changed the topic, keeping

incident would come to

off to the

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