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

her plate could hold no

choice but to

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

you been feeling unwell again

was afraid

his gaze and shook her head somewhat unnaturally. “No, I just think

in the future.

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

Nathaniel was closely monitoring their

next door.

12:26 PM c

171 Dining

+5 Pearls

her way to the private room where Cecilia and

is a complimentary gift for the

Cecilia’s response. She immediately approached the two of

thank you.

Calvin furrowed his brow.

controlling her drinking, he always prevented her from having alcohol

to tremble, spilling

immediately

I’ll handle it

Cecilia was also flustered.

onto her neck, the waitress