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

until her plate could hold no more

had no choice

high–necked, long- sleeved shirt. Despite the air conditioning indoors, it was a hot day and

been feeling

was

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

the future. Your neck

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

was closely monitoring their

next door.

12:26 PM c

171 Dining With

+5 Pearls

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

this is a complimentary gift for the two of

didn’t wait for Calvin and Cecilia’s response. She immediately approached

thank you. We don’t

Calvin furrowed his brow.

with controlling her drinking, he always prevented her from having alcohol when they

tremble, spilling

waitress immediately

worries. I’ll handle it

Cecilia was also flustered.

had splashed onto her neck, the waitress unbuttoned her collar