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

When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1598 Nicholas Is Here

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Noticing the two children beginning to grow tired, Cecilia quickly called for the housekeeper to take them to bed.

She then gently took Elliot's hand. "Eli, let's go see if Daldy's back."

"All right," Elliot said, relief evident in his voice as he was finally able to escape from Nicholas.

Nicholas watched them walk past, his gaze lingering for a moment. His expression was unreadable, a mix of thoughts swirling behind his eyes.

At that moment, Elena came down from upstairs. Upon seeing Nicholas, she seemed surprised. "Nicholas, what brings you here today? Have you heard about Dahlia's situation? She's still in the ICU. You should try to visit when you have time."

Though Elena knew that Dahlia wasn't her biological granddaughter, she felt a sense of obligation, having once shared a home with the girl. She didn't want to appear too distant or cold.

Nicholas quickly regained his composure, his smile slipping into something colder. "Mom, we will have no further ties with Cassandra or her child. I won't be visiting her."

Elena paused, caught off guard by his blunt words. "But.."

If this were in the past, you would have never allowed me to visit an

struck a cold chord in Elena's chest. It was as if the words themselves had frozen the

have been far different. If she had known about Cassandra's situation, she would have kicked her out without hesitation, ensuring that Cassandra paid a heavy price. But now, with age, her outlook had changed. Her perspective had softened, and she wasn't sure if that was for

softly, trying

biting sarcasm. "It's nothing serious.

She couldn't comprehend how her once obedient, gentle, and sensible son had turned into someone so distant and sharp-tongued. There was a time when she considered Nathaniel the rebellious one. Now, it seemed Nicholas had

forcing a warm smile and stepping forward. "I'm always glad when you come

if her

"Mom, I'm all grown up now. I'm not a

stiffened slightly as she forced out a strained

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shifted her gaze toward the door, where Cecilia and Elliot stood quietly. When Nathaniel returned and saw them waiting, he quickened his pace, worry flashing in his eyes. He strode over, stopping

kids are asleep Eli and I didn't have much to do, so we

grin. "Mommy, wasn't it you who said we should come out to wait for

up Cecilia's face. "Well, we... we were also waiting for