When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 234 Transferring The Assets Back To Her

At Spring Forest Manor, Cecilia and Elliot walked together in a secluded area, careful to avoid the surveillance cameras that Elliot had warned her about. When they reached a quiet spot, Cecilia. crouched down to speak to him.

“Eli, there’s something I need to tell you,” she began softly.

“Okay.”

“I’m planning to take you home in a few days. During this time, you need to get ready, okay?” she explained, gently ruffling his hair.

Elliot nodded. “Got it.”

Cecilia smiled, ruffling her son’s hair.

“However, this has to be a secret between the two of us. You can’t tell anyone, including the housekeepers and Mr. Rainsworth. Let’s make a pact,” she said, raising her pinky finger.

Elliot hooked his pinky around hers. “We’ll make a pinky promise. It’s a pact that can’t be broken for a hundred years.”

Cecilia smiled warmly but felt a twinge of unease. She knew that Elliot was still young, but if she didn’t prepare him now, something unforeseen could happen on the day they were supposed to leave.

Elliot was well are of Cecilia’s concerns. He leaned in closer, whispering, “Mommy, I know Uncle Nathaniel brought me here for money. I’m not naive.”

in disbelief. She hadn’t expected him to be so perceptive.

when you’re here by yourself, Eli, you must take good care

Elliot replied, lightly patting his chest with

a miniature communication device and attached it to the inside of his clothing. “Sweetie, before I leave, I’ll use this

Elliot said, his

Cecilia embraced him

of the manor, Nathaniel watched the two figures–one large, one small- from a distance. His deep–set eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions

for all the businesses previously owned

Nathaniel nodded. “Understood.”

Ms. Smith now?” Mason asked, but

Cecilia and Elliot.

to Mason, Nathaniel hastily descended the stairs and exited the building. His heart pounded with a mix of fear and relief when he saw Cecilia standing at the door with Elliot.

They hadn’t run away.

did his tense

particularly well–behaved, called

“Hey.”

to the housekeeper’s care. The child hugged his mother tightly. before leaving. “Mommy, I

sat in

Rainsworth Manor. “Where

company,”