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.”

didn’t say aloud was that she was concerned about the possibility of a confrontation between Calvin and

said after a brief pause. Then, as if considering something, he added, “The

remained silent as Calvin continued, “Sean understands Stella better than anyone else now. You could have him reveal the truth to

escape to find Stella. The previous day, he had managed to slip away, but

using him all along. If Stella wished for his downfall, Sean was determined to ensure

ringtone of another phone interrupted her. “Wait a moment,” she told Calvin before picking up the other phone. To her surprise, it

Female Singer, a sarcastic smile on her face. Nathaniel was standing not far away, his expression unreadable. It turned out that the “urgent matter” Nathaniel had mentioned today was about meeting

my mind. I won’t compete with you for

there’s something I think I should tell you. I am planning to

she recalled the conversation from a few days ago when

resumed her conversation with Calvin. “Stella recently landed a

faint smile played at the corners of Calvin’s

regained some control over the

woman Stella truly was, but out of consideration for Nathaniel’s dignity, she had kept it to herself.