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.

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 married.

just the same. He never stepped on her freedom, was there for her acting gigs, and supported everything she wanted to do. In the entertainment world, no one dared mess

confidence she lacked. But now... she was almost too confident! And it was Henrik who

show gig abroad for over two months without

more Henrik thought about it, the more it riled him

Uncle, you did

hands. "Here I thought you came just to see

were just escaping home."

What do you mean by escaping

her choice of words. "I also came to check on you.

to me about you a

doing just fine, who'd

chuckled, knowing she was the one who usually had the upper hand. She quickly changed the topic, keeping Henrik from digging deeper. If he did, the whole

incident would

off to

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