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

tentious, sweet–tongued woman.

“Let’s wait for them to finish eating and see what Jessica will do next,” Cecilia suggested.

“All right.”

Lucille also calmed down, choosing to trust Cecilia.

She was well aware that if she just rushed over, there was no guarantee she could outmatch Jessica.

Moreover, upon hearing how Mason addressed Jessica respectfully as the daughter of the Quill family, it was clear that Lucille’s own family background fell short in comparison.

She had made up her mind. If Mason turned out to be a jerk, she would break up with him. In the worst- case scenario, she’d just have to venture into the dating pool again in search of her actual true love.

In the adjacent private room, Mason didn’t mention a single word about Lucille in front of Jessica.

Instead, he simply ordered a few dishes and subtly shifted the conversation toward Cecilia.

“What did Mrs. Rainsworth do at the office today?” asked Mason.

was just reviewing some conference

She spent over an hour just reading through

lot of mood swings.

and drawled, “It’s not hard. As long as I can help Nathaniel share some of his burdens, I don’t find it

she had taken a bite from to Mason, who sat

this a try. This

first started hanging out

anger. Go to

Mason stood his ground and explained, “Ms. Quill, that’s all in the past now. I’m engaged these days. It’s not appropriate for me

you? You’re not

“You always speak your mind,

He felt somewhat helpless.

was just an innocent young girl. He didn’t interpret her current actions

to be prejudiced. When he first met Jessica,

it was a great

on the working class. She always addressed him by his first name, which made him feel fond of

seated on the other side of the private room, felt so wronged as she listened

it turned out that Mason, who seemed as impassive as a block of wood, had a juvenile crush