When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 232 Where His Heart Truly Lies

Cecilia returned home, frustrated and empty–handed after her encounter with Miranda. She knew better than to ask Elena for answers, realizing that she was unlikely to reveal anything of value.

Back in her room, Cecilia unlocked her phone and saw a message from Calvin: Call me back when you have a moment.

Without hesitation, she dialed his number.

The call connected almost immediately, and Calvin’s familiar voice greeted her. “How have been lately?”

“I’ve obtained a map of the place they’re keeping Eli,” Cecilia replied. “I plan to secretly whisk Eli away when I saw him.”

“Once you’ve decided on a time, let me know. I’m not comfortable with you being alone.”

Cecilia understood his concern. He was worried that if she attempted to take Eli out of Spring Forest Manor by herself, they would be caught and brought back. “Don’t worry,” she assured him. “I’ll definitely find you when I leave.”

between

Calvin said after a brief pause. Then, as if considering something, he added, “The task you entrusted me with has

“Sean understands Stella better than anyone else now. You could have him reveal the truth

day, he had managed to slip away, but when

final humiliation confirmed his suspicions–Stella had been using him all along. If Stella wished for his downfall, Sean was determined to

told

Nathaniel was standing not far away, his expression unreadable. It turned out that the “urgent matter” Nathaniel had mentioned today was about

had sent another message: I’ve made up my mind. I won’t compete with you for Nathaniel anymore. Because both of us know

Cecilia was about to turn off her phone, another message from Stella appeared: Oh, there’s something I think I should tell you. I am planning to

like a glaring red flag. Cecilia’s grip tightened on her phone as she recalled the conversation from a few days ago when Nathaniel had expressed. his desire to have a child. Now it dawned on her that

she resumed her conversation with Calvin. “Stella recently landed a role in a major series. The kickoff ceremony should be

smile played at the corners of Calvin’s mouth as he responded,

Cecilia had regained

Cecilia had discovered the kind of woman Stella truly was, but out of consideration for Nathaniel’s dignity, she had kept it to herself. Now, she was ready