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.”

was concerned about the possibility of a confrontation between Calvin and Nathaniel. She feared that if things escalated, Nathaniel would

considering something, he added, “The task

anyone else now. You could have him reveal the

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

If Stella wished for his downfall, Sean was determined

in thought when the ringtone of another phone interrupted her. “Wait a moment,” she told Calvin before picking up

Singer, a sarcastic smile on her face. Nathaniel was standing not far away, his expression unreadable. It turned out that

my mind. I won’t compete with you

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

out 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 a moment to regain her composure before she resumed her conversation with Calvin. “Stella recently landed a role in a major series. The

the corners of Calvin’s mouth as he responded, “I

Calvin felt Cecilia had regained

Cecilia had discovered the kind of woman Stella truly was, but out of consideration for Nathaniel’s