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

Chapter 1599 Sister In Law

"Cecilia, you and Nathaniel rarely come home. Why not stay a bit longer this time? Mom always talks about missing you," Nicholas said smoothly. He carried himself with an air of ease, as if the past-his secret act of taking Cecilia abroad-had never happened. Cecilia froze for a moment, not knowing how to respond.

Nathaniel spoke up for her. "We're heading back tonight."

He was worried to stay here since Nicholas was around

Taking a bite of his meal, Nicholas asked, "Why the rush to leave? Are you taking the children with you?"

It sounded like casual conversation, but there was an undercurrent of tension beneath his words.

Elena intervened, "Let the children stay with me for now, so Ceci can focus on recuperating."

Nicholas nodded, his expression neutral. "That sounds about right." He lowered his head to continue eating, but his gaze lingered on Cecilia every so often, subtle yet noticeable.

Cecilia, feeling his eyes on her, shifted uncomfortably. She barely touched her food before rising from her -seat. "I'm full. You all continue."

Elena's brows knitted with concern. "Eating so little? Is it because the food doesn't suit your taste, or are you feeling unwell?"

"No, I'm full." After giving a brief explanation, Cecilia stood up, eager to leave the table.

fork soon after, clearly intending to

caught on immediately. Without bothering to finish his meal, he placed his fork down and swiftly got up to catch up

table and let

the adults anymore. If they don't care about their own

hahaha." Elena chuckled at his cheeky remark, her eyes crinkling with affection. Curious, she couldn't help but ask, "Eli,

shook his head with a sigh. "Not really. My dad keeps giving me homework. I barely have time to breathe, let alone live stream." He

always enjoyed watching his streams and

with a teasing smile. "But, Grandma, didn't

so there's no need for you to work so hard to earn money. If you ever need

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sparkled with gratitude, but he shook his head. "Thank you, Grandma, but I feel more at ease when I earn my

such a young age, Elliot understood

a

said with a warm smile. "When you and Jon grow up, I'm sure you

flowed easily, laughter filling the dining room,

was far from peaceful-it was

was the first to catch up with Cecilia. His usual gentleness was gone, replaced by a cold edge, his words laced with mockery. "Should I call you Cecilia, or sister-in-law now? Do you even remember who I