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

Chapter 1213 I Will Never Be Your Son

The bus was cramped, and Conrad’s harsh words drew amused glances from some of the other mothers.

Most of them were full–time housewives who envied Meredith, a woman still involved in her family’s business, the Seiler family. While they admired her success, they took a certain satisfaction in her struggles with Conrad.

Conrad, not finished, continued to taunt her. “My mom told me you couldn’t have kids of your own, so now you’re hoping I’ll be your son. Well, I’ll never be your son! I can’t stand you. One day, I’ll take over my dad’s business and throw you out. You’ll be an old, lonely woman, unwanted by everyone.”

Meredith’s face darkened, but she knew better than to argue with a child.

Seeing the situation, Cecilia nudged Meredith. “Meredith, why don’t you sit with me? Jon can sit with

Conrad.

Jonathan, ever the polite boy, agreed. “Ms. Seiler, why don’t you let my mommy sit with you? She’d love to talk

Grateful for the gesture, Meredith moved to sit with Cecilia. As soon as Jonathan sat next to Conrad, the boy’s demeanor shifted completely. He straightened up, put away his phone, and didn’t utter another

word.

smiled sheepishly at Cecilia. “I must look ridiculous

than most would. Don’t worry about what others think. But you

believed it was even less likely Conrad, born outside of a

th a child like

a child of my own, but that’s a luxury

now.”

be alone in the future.

“Then I guess we’ll both live long and keep

“Deal.”

envy. Though she had plenty of friends, she knew they only stayed close

arrived at the

the bus stopped, parents began bustling around, eager to help their children off. Under the guidance of the teacher,

to sit. The children, however, were far too excited

Will Never Be

short break, everyone. After that, we’ll divide into four teams for a three–legged relay race. The winning team will get a prize, and there’ll be a