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.

sheepishly at Cecilia. “I must look ridiculous to

Don’t worry about what others think. But you

that children weren’t always reliable. She believed it was even less likely Conrad, born

th a child like

“I’d love to have a child of my own, but that’s a luxury I don’t have

now.”

squeezed her hand. “No matter what happens, you won’t be alone in the future. Not as long as

I guess we’ll both live long and

“Deal.”

Miranda watched them with envy. Though she had

arrived at

bustling around, eager to help their children off. Under the guidance of the teacher, everyone started settling in,

place for everyone to sit. The children, however, were far too excited to rest. As soon as they hopped off the bus, they scattered, running

Never Be

four teams for a three–legged relay race. The