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

Chapter 327 It Is Time You Returned It All

Cecilia knew that while Elliot enjoyed being pampered, he rarely threw unreasonable tantrums. His illness already caused him so much pain, and after finally taking a liking to something, he was heartbroken that he couldn’t have it

“Don’t cry, Eli,” she pleaded, her heart aching, “I’ll think of another way, okay?”

At that moment, Calvin stepped in. “Eli, how about I team up with your mom right now to help you win that plush toy, okay?” he suggested, his voice warm and reassuring.

Elliot immediately stopped crying, his large eyes filled with hope as he looked at Calvin. “Okay,” he agreed, before turning to Cecilia. “Mommy, Daddy, good luck!”

Faced with such determination, Cecilia couldn’t bring herself to say no. The three of them headed to the event registration desk together. Once the quota of ten couples was filled, the staff explained the rules of the game.

The rules were simple. The men and women stood facing each other and were blindfolded. The staff would then drop various items, like apples or pieces of paper, and the couples had to use their bodies to catch and secure them–all without using their hands.

Cecilia and Calvin stepped onto the stage, joining the other couples who were ready for the challenge. The first item brought out was a large balloon. It was tethered by a string, making it relatively easy to catch just by leaning forward.

As the host gave the signal to start, everyone leaned forward, and the balloon was easily caught between them.

cheered from the sidelines, “Go Mommy, go

to win the plush toy for Elliot, focused intently on the game. They successfully caught several large items in succession, though it required more contact than

end, only two teams remained. The staff member announced the final challenge, “Now, you’ll have to

sounded, Cecilia moved forward again, feeling the light touch of a sheet of paper against her face. But before she could react, she found herself

motion, lowered his head across

stop. All Cecilia could hear was the staff member’s voice announcing, “Congratulations, you’ve

picture of the two

her a long time to muster

heat. As

the hospital, Elliot clung to the giant plush toy, his face beaming with joy. “Mommy,” he said softly, “can you

dazed by the day’s events, Cecilia nodded. “All

“I drove here too, you know. It’s inconvenient for me to leave my car here if you take me back,” she explained, her

right, but let me know when you’re free. We can come together to visit Eli,” he said, his tone

yet. A few days ago, I promised Vivian I’d visit

ready yet, and he wasn’t in a hurry. “Whenever you have