When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel)

Chapter 270 No Blood Relation

Nathaniel’s heart lifted with anticipation as he awaited Mason’s report. But Mason’s words sent a chill down his spine. “The result is, there’s no blood relation.”

No blood relation… So, Cecilia hadn’t lied to me after all Our child had died before it was born. Elliot and the other kid aren’t mine–they are hers and Calvin’s!

Nathaniel’s hand clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white from the pressure. His throat felt

like it was on fire.

“Got it,” he said, ending the call abruptly.

The atmosphere in the car grew icy as Nathaniel stared at the bite mark on the back of his hand, his expression hardening. He had been so convinced that Cecilia had deceived him, but now he realized just how foolish he had been.

Instead of directing the driver back to the residence, he ordered him to head to a nearby bar.

Cecilia returned home, still shaken from the day’s events. As she tried to compose herself, a phone call came in from Martha.

“Mommy!” came the cheerful voices of her children.

Jonathan and Elliot’s faces appeared on the screen, their smiles bringing Cecilia a much–needed sense of comfort.

that Nathaniel hadn’t followed her back, she answered them warmly, “Jon, Eli, kisses!” She did her best to act naturally, hiding any hint

Elliot

a little longer; I will be back

and I miss you so much,”

you both too,” Cecilia replied,

then appeared on the screen, his tone mature. “Mommy, don’t forget to drink your milk tonight and

Cecilia assured

challenges lay ahead. She knew she had to be strong. Since she had chosen to raise her children on her own, she needed

for bed. On the other side, Martha was also urging the children to sleep, as

asleep, quietly began

left

course. I replaced

Including the toothbrush!

tricked the housekeeper into using his child–sized toothbrush for him.

though he

said

Jon, you need to reflect on your actions. You were almost caught by Nathaniel,” Elliot chided, recalling the incident where Jonathan

rolling over. “I didn’t expect him to