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.”

a man. How can a man ask a woman

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

no choice but to eat

wearing a high–necked, long- sleeved shirt. Despite the air conditioning indoors, it was a hot day and such attire would be unbearable

feeling unwell

was afraid of

unnaturally. “No, I just

future. Your neck must

head, not wanting him to see the marks on her

Nathaniel was closely monitoring their every move

next door.

12:26 PM c

171 Dining

+5 Pearls

gestured for the waitress, giving a few instructions. Before long, the waitress made her way to the private

a complimentary gift for

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

thank you. We

Calvin furrowed his brow.

her drinking, he always

tremble, spilling an entire glass of wine onto

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

worries. I’ll

Cecilia was also flustered.

red wine had splashed onto her neck, the