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

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

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

repeatedly trying to escape to find Stella. The previous day, he had managed to

If Stella wished for his

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

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

compete with you for Nathaniel anymore. Because both of us

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

“preparing for pregnancy” stood 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

Calvin. “Stella recently landed a role in a major series. The kickoff ceremony should be

of Calvin’s mouth as he responded,

Calvin felt Cecilia had regained some control over the

Stella truly was, but out of consideration for