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

Chapter 1218 I Deserve A Reward

“I contributed to our win, didn’t I?” Nathaniel asked, leaning a little closer to Cecilia with a mischievous

smile.

Luckily for her, they were now sitting in a private car and not the crowded coach bus from earlier Otherwise, half the parents would have seen Nathaniel teasing her so openly.

Cecilia’s cheeks flushed as she tried to maintain her composure.

“You don’t need any extra praise,” she muttered, her voice low. “As a father, it’s your job to cheer your child on and help him win.”

Nathaniel, not one to give up easily, pressed further. “No. I think I deserve a reward too,” he said with smirk.

A reward!

Cecilia’s eyes widened as she met his playful gaze. Her heart raced, and she wasn’t sure how to respond Jonathan, however, seemed to have had enough of their back–and–forth.

“Fine.” Jonathan interjected with a frown. “Next time. I just ask Mr. Zachary to join me for the parent- child activities. He won’t make such a fuss about rewards

The boy’s blunt words hit Nathaniel, and he was momentarily at a loss. Jonathan, sensing his small victory looked at him with a mix of envy and triumph. “Isn’t that a better idea, Mr. Rainsworth be added dearly trying to prove a point.

almost palpable. Nathaniel sighed in defeat leaning back

Jonathan had put an end to Nathaniel’s teasing. He always seemed to understand

few final instructions to the children, who then scattered

back with your wife? How about we grab a quick

hesitated before answering. It’s not really

Madeline, and bringing him along would only cause trouble. Darren, sensing the rejection, looked disappointed. It was

ever the mediator, patted Darren on the shoulder with a grin. “How about we head to

instead?”

plans, Jonathan waved goodbye to Cecilia “Mommy, be good while you’re at home. okay? Don’t forget to take your

waving back.

1218 1 Deserve A

husband, Zeke, had never treated her with any real love or respect, let alone talked about starting

softly. “You’ve got a wonderful husband

Cecilia could

in her friend’s voice. “Meredith, you should

to be happy too. Believe me, my life wasn’t

her expression pensive. She had done her homework on Cecilia before they became friends, and she knew that Cecilia hadn’t had an easy past. It served as a reminder that real change could only come when one decided to take control of their

Conrad. The boy was still fuming from earlier and wasted no time

get home, I’m telling Grandpa, Grandma, and Dad how you’ve been bullying me!” Conrad shouted, his face red

to cater to his tantrums, responded with an

should I raise another woman’s kid? This boy is nothing but an