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.”

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

a brief pause. Then, as if considering something, he added, “The task you entrusted

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

a difficult figure to manage, repeatedly trying to escape to find Stella. The previous day, he had managed to slip away, but when he found Stella in the hospital, she treated him

Stella wished for his downfall, Sean was determined to ensure

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

was holding a trophy for Best 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

I won’t compete with you for Nathaniel anymore. Because both of us know where his heart

from Stella appeared: Oh, there’s something I think

grip tightened on her phone as she recalled the conversation from a few days ago when Nathaniel had expressed.

her conversation with Calvin.

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

felt Cecilia had regained some control

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