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.”

perceptive. It was difficult to explain the complexities of

Eli, you must take good care of yourself, okay?” she said,

worry, Mommy,” Elliot replied, lightly patting his chest with

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

complete the mission,” Elliot

embraced him tightly, reluctant to let

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

entered the room and knocked on the door. “Mr. Rainsworth, the transfer agreements for all the businesses previously owned by the Smith family that you asked me to arrange have

Nathaniel nodded. “Understood.”

asked, but before he could receive an

and Elliot.

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. by her

They hadn’t run away.

his tense heart begin

particularly well–behaved, called

“Hey.”

The child hugged his mother tightly. before leaving. “Mommy, I will miss you.

in silence, with

weren’t heading toward Rainsworth Manor. “Where are we going?” she asked,

the company,” Nathaniel replied