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.

“I must

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

reliable. She believed it was even less likely Conrad, born outside of a traditional

th a child like

a child of

now.”

what happens, you won’t be

guess we’ll both live long and keep each other

“Deal.”

them with envy. Though she had plenty of friends, she knew

at

around, eager to help their children off.

prepared ahead of time. Sunshades had been strategically placed across the lawn, and blankets were spread out, offering a comfortable place for everyone to sit. The children, however, were far too excited to rest. As soon as they hopped off the bus, they scattered,

Will Never Be Your

out, “Let’s take a short break, everyone. After that, we’ll divide into four teams for a three–legged relay race. The winning team