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.”

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

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

“Sean understands Stella better than anyone else now. You could have him reveal the truth to Nathaniel at any time, or make Stella pay the

Stella. The previous day, he had managed to slip away, but when he found Stella in the hospital,

suspicions–Stella had been using him all along. If Stella

told Calvin before picking up the other phone. To her surprise, it was a photo message from

her face. Nathaniel was standing not far away, his expression unreadable. It turned

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

was about to turn off her phone, another message from Stella appeared: Oh, there’s something I think

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 he wanted

conversation with Calvin. “Stella recently landed a role in a major

played at the corners of Calvin’s mouth as he

had regained

Stella truly was, but out of consideration for Nathaniel’s dignity, she