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.

again. "Mdm. Queenie

was her biological daughter, her life had come to revolve around two things: finding Cecilia and spending time with her four grandchildren. Now, all she could do was make up for her past mistakes

Elena rose to receive

too, got up

unaffected by Queenie's arrival. Over time, they had come to realize that this so-called

eagerly. "We're about to

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

Cassandra replied, noticing Queenie's cold demeanor. Though displeased, she kept

meal, Elliot and Jonathan passed through the

you?" Queenie called out affectionately as she saw them, gesturing to the bodyguards who had

and indifferent. "No need," they replied in unison. "We have everything we need. We don't need your gifts." Without another word, they turned and headed upstairs, leaving Queenie

wanting to chase after them, but the sound of a door slamming shut stopped her in her

for being a successful and independent woman, but now, witnessing her experience rejection, a secret

and don't fully understand. If you visit more often, they'll gradually warm up to you," Elena reassured

I've treated

only ever showed her vulnerable side