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

Chapter 1049 Nicholas Is Here

“I can’t believe she refused to wear mourning attire when her mother died.” One scoffed

“Exactly. No wonder Paula never liked her. She really lacks a conscience.”

Those relatives discussed among themselves.

Concerned that Cecilia wouldn’t hear them, they approached under the guise of offering consolation. “Cecilia,” one said with feigned sympathy, “traditionally, one must mourn when their parents pass away. We understand you had your disagreements with your mother, but now that she’s gone, don’t you want her to rest in peace?”

“I heard you just arrived today. It was Magnus who kept vigil the past two nights, right? You really should stay tonight to be with your mother on her final night.

These people were surprisingly good at guilt–tripping.

Back when Paula was unkind to Cecilia, not a single soul stepped up to advise Paula to be kinder to Cecilia

“Apologies, I’m just here for a visit today. I won’t be staying overnight,” Cecilia stated, enunciating each word with clarity.

She no longer owed Paula anything.

Vivian chimed in, “It’s easy for you all to criticize Ceci, but you don’t even know half of it. Do you know how poorly Paula used to treat Cecil Ceci was almost killed by her! Why should Ceci mourn her now that she’s dead?”

began lashing out

her! She couldn’t possibly have

so even if she made mistakes, her merits and efforts

given birth to her daughter. Now, I finally understand what she

the urge to tell them that Paula

her.

wanted to wait until everyone had arrived before revealing the

portly woman stepped forward, seizing Cecilia’s arm. “Come now, you ungrateful girl.

Cecilia, who was pregnant, couldn’t

her to be Paula’s cousin. She hailed from the countryside and often relied on Paula for support

go of Ceci!” Vivian snapped back

fell, grazing

lead, the other women all ganged up on Cecilia, forcing her to bow before Paula’s

their eyes, disrespecting one’s mother was considered

to question why Cecilia refused to

Vivian managed to rise, she could no longer see

side, hesitated but didn’t intervene. “Please be gentle. My sister is

make extra money and build up his network by organizing this funeral, so