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.”

of a confrontation between Calvin and Nathaniel. She feared that if

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

anyone else now. You could have him reveal

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,

been using him all along. If Stella wished for his

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

Nathaniel was standing not far

sent another message: I’ve made up my mind. I won’t compete with you for Nathaniel anymore. Because both of us know where his heart

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

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

a moment to regain her composure before she resumed her conversation with Calvin. “Stella recently

the corners of

Cecilia had regained

years ago, Cecilia had discovered the kind of woman Stella truly was, but out of consideration for Nathaniel’s dignity, she had kept it to herself. Now, she was ready to bring the truth to