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

Chapter 1573 Excellent Health

Eric's hand holding his fork froze for a moment. Clearly, he had forgotten about the serving spoon.

Seeing the situation, Cecilia stepped in to diffuse the awkwardness. "It's fine, it's fine. We're all friends here."

"Friends or not, you still need to be careful. Ceci, your health hasn't been great to begin with. What if our famous singer here has some contagious disease?" Calvin teased with thinly veiled sarcasm. Eric immediately bristled. "Mr. Reese, don't make things up. I get a full physical every year. I'm perfectly healthy."

"Oh," Calvin responded flatly.

Eric's irritation grew, and he added, "Ceci, I'm serious. There's absolutely nothing wrong with my health."

No man could tolerate being mocked about their health like that.

Madeline nearly burst out laughing, and even Cecilia had to stifle a smile as she nodded repeatedly.

"Mm-hmm, I can tell," she said.

Still, Cecilia couldn't help but feel puzzled. What does Eric's health have to do with me? Why is he so eager to reassure me?

Even with her memory loss, Cecilia could still grasp the nuances of relationships between men and women.

attention toward her were

next time. I've already made plans with Maddie and the others to have lunch together in the

stunned but quickly recovered, putting on a thick skin. "That's fine!

wanting to be left out, Calvin

it truly

situation, Cecilia had no choice but

finally finished eating,

heading back to my office for a nap," Madeline said, eager to escape the

Cecilia nodded. "Okay."

her exit, leaving Eric

nudge on the shoulder. "Eric, shouldn't you rest? You can't expect Ceci to stay awake just because you are.

comfortable taking antent

him before glancing at Cecilia,

guilty, he stood up. "Ceci, I'll come by later this afternoon when

refuse others, simply

Calvin left

in the empty hallway outside, Eric

I've realized something. You're awfully

taking advantage of others. Ceci may have lost her memory, but that doesn't