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

Chapter 325 Can He Be My Dad

Before leaving, Cecilia gave Nathaniel a stern lecture. Nathaniel, in his current state, allowed her to scold him without the slightest hint of anger. His dark, obsidian eyes simply looked at her with an innocent gaze.

Even though she knew he couldn’t see her, Cecilia couldn’t help but feel a pang of anxiety.

At the hospital, Elliot learned from his brother that their father was now living at home. A few days ago, he had been in a car accident, gone blind, and, to top it all off, someone had even stolen. his identity.

“He had it coming,” Elliot declared, his voice filled with righteous indignation.

Jonathan, on the phone call, echoed the sentiment, “Yes, he deserves this.”

“It’s just a pity we weren’t the ones who got to him first,” Elliot sighed.

Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he said to Jonathan with excitement, “Jon, Mr. Reese and Mommy are coming to visit me today. I want them to be together. What do you think?”

Both brothers knew well how Calvin treated their mother, especially when they were abroad. Calvin was nothing like their sc*mbag daddy–he didn’t have any ex–girlfriends, and he and their mom were childhood sweethearts. It seemed like a perfect match.

Elliot also knew that Martha had a soft spot for Calvin.

other end of the

too shy to admit it. Don’t worry, I’ll break the ice between them

“All right.”

the hospital bed, waiting impatiently

one after the other, and Elliot immediately turned on the charm. “Mommy, why won’t you let me stay with you at home? I feel so lonely here all by myself. I miss you, Jon, and

Elliot’s teary eyes, Cecilia’s heart melted. She felt an overwhelming sense

she said, her voice full of

him in the hospital,

can you and Mr. Reese take me out to play today?” he asked,

over at Calvin, who stood nearby. “Calvin, are you busy this afternoon?” she

I can spend time with Eli,” Calvin

appreciate your help,” Cecilia said,

Elliot into a fresh set of clothes

suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed on a family of three not far away–a father holding his daughter while his wife walked beside him, the three of them

“Mommy…”

asked, crouching down

want a dad too,” Elliot said softly, his

sudden wave of helplessness wash over her. She didn’t know how to respond. The two children had rarely, if ever, expressed such a desire to her, and hearing it now made her heart ache