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

Chapter 1430 Queenie Tries To Win Over The Kids

As she listened to Cassandra's crude remarks, Elena couldn't help but feel regretful for ever agreeing to the marriage into the Rainsworth family. Cassandra's behavior was far from the grace and refinement expected of a lady from a prestigious family. "What about Nathaniel?" she then asked.

The butler paused for a moment before replying, "He's in Daltonia Villa. He said he won't be coming."

Elena knew Nathaniel was still upset over Cecilia, who hadn't been found yet, so she refrained from saying much.

"All right. Bring out the dishes," she ordered.

"All right." The butler called for the dishes to be served.

Elena handed the two babies over to the nanny and sat down at the dining table. It was a sparse gathering for Christmas dinner, with only Jonathan, Elliot, Cassandra, and Elena present, creating an oddly desolate atmosphere for the occasion.

"Eat up," Elena gently urged, serving the food to the two children with a look of pure affection in her eyes.

Cassandra watched in silence as the elderly woman doted on the children, a wave of jealousy rising within her.

She reluctantly ate her meal.

butler approached again.

with her four grandchildren. Now, all she could do was make up for her past mistakes with Cecilia by fully dedicating herself

Elena rose to

up and headed

Queenie's arrival. Over time, they had come

have you eaten?" Cassandra asked eagerly. "We're about to have dinner. Why don't

distant. "I've already eaten. I'm here to see the children. I'll wait for you

Queenie's cold demeanor. Though displeased, she kept her frustration

meal, Elliot and Jonathan passed through the living room

as she saw them, gesturing to the bodyguards who had followed her to reveal the

and Jonathan exchanged a glance, their expressions calm and indifferent. "No need," they replied in unison. "We have everything we

door slamming shut stopped her in her

being a successful and independent woman, but now, witnessing her experience rejection, a secret sense of satisfaction stirred within her. I'm

don't fully understand. If you visit more often, they'll

"They're blaming me. I've treated them and Cecilia

vulnerable side when it