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.”

so perceptive. It was difficult to

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

patting his chest with his

Cecilia took out a miniature communication device and attached it to the inside of his clothing.

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

leaving, Cecilia embraced him tightly, reluctant to let

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

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

Nathaniel nodded. “Understood.”

Mason asked, but

to look for Cecilia and Elliot. Suddenly, he realized they

the building. His heart pounded with a mix of fear and relief when he saw Cecilia

They hadn’t run away.

then did his tense heart

particularly well–behaved, called out, “Mr.

“Hey.”

the housekeeper’s care. The child hugged his mother tightly. before leaving. “Mommy, I will miss you. Until we meet

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

Manor. “Where are we going?” she asked, breaking the

the company,” Nathaniel replied