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.”

can a man

continued to serve her food until her plate could hold no more before he

choice but to

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

been feeling unwell

that she was

head somewhat unnaturally. “No,

future. Your neck must

her head, not wanting him to see the marks

to her, Nathaniel was closely monitoring their every move through

next door.

12:26 PM c

Dining

+5 Pearls

her way to the private room where Cecilia and

a complimentary gift for the

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

you. We

Calvin furrowed his brow.

drinking, he always

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

sorry, I’m sorry…” The waitress immediately

I’ll handle

Cecilia was also flustered.

neck, the waitress unbuttoned her collar