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.”

was momentarily taken aback, then found herself smiling in disbelief. She hadn’t expected him to be so perceptive. It was difficult to explain the complexities of the

here by yourself, Eli, you must take good care of yourself, okay?” she said, her voice tinged with both

Mommy,” Elliot replied, lightly patting his

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

mission,” Elliot said, his eyes curving

Cecilia embraced him tightly,

one small- from a distance. His deep–set eyes were filled with a complex mix

the door. “Mr. Rainsworth, the transfer agreements for all the businesses previously owned by the Smith family that

Nathaniel nodded. “Understood.”

asked, but before he could

Cecilia and Elliot. Suddenly, he realized they had vanished

Mason, Nathaniel hastily descended the stairs and exited the building. His heart pounded with a mix of fear and relief when

They hadn’t run away.

tense

well–behaved, called out,

“Hey.”

hugged his mother tightly. before leaving. “Mommy, I will miss you. Until we

back, Cecilia and Nathaniel sat in silence, with

they weren’t heading toward Rainsworth Manor. “Where are

the company,” Nathaniel replied