When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 171 Dining With Someone Else

At Ascent House, Calvin had the chef prepare Cecilia’s favorite dish.

“You’ve lost weight recently. Eat a bit more.”

“Okay.”

Cecilia held her fork, gazing at the table filled with exquisite dishes, yet she had no appetite.

“What did you

s talk about today?” she asked.

Calvin served her some food. “Nothing much, just some work–related matters.”

“Did Nathaniel give you a hard time?”

Calvin’s hand, which was holding a fork, suddenly jerked. He looked at her with a playful glint in his eyes. “I’m not a young girl. What can he possibly do to me?”

He was being mischievous again.

Cecilia observed that while Calvin received respectful treatment from others outside, his demeanor changed when he was around her.

He became playful, occasionally resembling a child.

“I’m being serious with you. If he gives you a hard time, you need to tell me.”

How can a man ask a woman

food until her plate could hold no more before he urged

no choice but to eat

meal, Calvin noticed that she was wearing a high–necked, long- sleeved shirt. Despite the

been feeling unwell

was afraid

gaze and shook her head somewhat unnaturally. “No, I just think it’s too

future. Your

lowered her head, not wanting him

to her, Nathaniel was closely monitoring their every move

next door.

12:26 PM c

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the waitress, giving a few instructions. Before long, the waitress made her way to the private room where Cecilia and Calvin were with a bottle of

is a complimentary gift

for Calvin and Cecilia’s response. She immediately approached the two of them, ready to pour wine

thank you.

Calvin furrowed his brow.

her drinking, he always prevented her from having alcohol

the waitress‘ hand to tremble, spilling an entire glass of

sorry, I’m sorry…” The waitress immediately handed her a napkin

worries. I’ll handle it

Cecilia was also flustered.

wine had splashed onto her neck, the waitress unbuttoned