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 situation,

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

patting his chest with his hand,

attached it to the inside of his clothing. “Sweetie, before I leave, I’ll use this to contact you. Can you make

mission,” Elliot said, his eyes curving into

Cecilia embraced him tightly, reluctant

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

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 been handled by the legal

Nathaniel nodded. “Understood.”

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

Elliot. Suddenly, he realized they had vanished

a mix of fear and relief when he

They hadn’t run away.

then did his tense heart begin

called

“Hey.”

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

drive back, Cecilia and Nathaniel sat in

Manor. “Where are we going?”

company,” Nathaniel replied

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