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.”

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 situation, so she decided to let the

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

Elliot replied, lightly patting his chest with his hand, a gesture

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 you. Can you make

I promise to complete the mission,” Elliot said, his eyes curving into

embraced him tightly,

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

previously owned by the Smith family that

Nathaniel nodded. “Understood.”

inform Ms. Smith now?” Mason asked, but before he could

look for Cecilia and Elliot. Suddenly, he realized they

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

They hadn’t run away.

then did his tense heart begin

well–behaved, called

“Hey.”

The child hugged his mother

Cecilia and Nathaniel sat in silence, with Mason joining them.

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

company,” Nathaniel replied