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.

approached again. "Mdm. Queenie has

finding Cecilia and spending time with her four grandchildren. Now,

rose to

too, got up

come to realize that this so-called "old witch" was, in fact,

asked eagerly. "We're about to have dinner.

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

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

meal, Elliot and Jonathan passed

called out affectionately as she saw them, gesturing to the bodyguards

Jonathan exchanged a glance, their expressions calm 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,

the sound of a door slamming shut stopped her in her tracks. A deep sadness settled over her face as she

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

fully understand. If you visit more often, they'll gradually warm up to you," Elena

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

her vulnerable side when