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.”

man. How can a man ask a woman

food until her plate could hold

no choice

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

been feeling unwell again

was afraid of the

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

the future. Your neck must feel stuffy

her head, not wanting him to see the marks on her

Nathaniel was closely monitoring

next door.

12:26 PM c

171 Dining With

+5 Pearls

the waitress made her way to the private room

gift

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

you. We don’t

Calvin furrowed his brow.

struggled with controlling her drinking, he always prevented her from having alcohol

to tremble, spilling an

waitress immediately handed

I’ll handle

Cecilia was also flustered.

wine had splashed onto her neck, the waitress unbuttoned her collar