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

Chapter 388 Make A Bet

Jonathan and Martha arrived, too.

Martha immediately rushed to Elliot’s side. “My baby, where did he hit you?” she demanded, her voice trembling with anger as her chest heaved with each breath.

Jonathan shot Elliot a quick look, and Elliot quickly explained, “I was just joking with you guys.”

“Joking?” Martha eyed Nathaniel suspiciously.

Nathaniel, keeping his composure, played along. “Eli and I made a little bet. He said you’d all believe him if he pretended I hit him.”

Elliot and Jonathan were stunned into silence, both thinking the same thing. We’ve got to hand it to our sc “mbag daddy.

At this moment, Elliot was filled with deep regret.

Martha, now relieved, sighed. “Silly child, how could you make such a bet? We must always be honest and never lie, do you understand?”

“Understood. I’m sorry, Granny Martha,” Elliot quickly apologized, his voice tinged with genuine remorse.

Cecilia, upset, added, “Eli, you can’t make jokes like that in the future. Do you understand? Grandma Martha and I were worried sick.”

such a disadvantage before. He was the apple of the family’s eye, yet

leg. “Mr. Rainsworth, didn’t you promise me a

but smirk slightly. As

has always been well–behaved. Don’t you dare

“Eli, come along.

Nathaniel a smug smile before turning

was also led away

for Elliot, didn’t notice his lie this time, but Cecilia

the story out of worry about

spoke

him. “How did you know I hadn’t left

Nathaniel replied with a

her composure. “You didn’t actually make a bet with Elliot,

gave him a light smack on his bottom–just a small

face paled with panic. “How could you actually hit him?

had always been protective of Elliot due to his condition, never allowing anyone to

be as harmful as harshness. You can’t be excessively lenient with Elliot just because he’s

others might just bully him more because

indeed. issues with her approach to disciplining the children. She was usually stricter with Jonathan, yet notably lenient with Elliot. A wave of self–doubt washed over her, making her feel as though