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

Chapter 1867

Chapter 1867 The Past Is In The Past

"Nathaniel. Ceci." Nicholas stopped a short distance from the pavilion, calling out to them.

Both Cecilia and Nathaniel turned at the sound of his voice.

Nathaniel gave a low hum in response, then leaned slightly toward Cecilia. "If anything happens, let me know right away. I'll be here, waiting."

Cecilia nodded. "All right."

She stepped out of the pavilion.

Nicholas held the umbrella over her head.

"Thank you," Cecilia said politely, subtly creating a bit of distance between them as she walked beside him.

Nicholas noticed every small gesture-but said nothing.

Cecilia didn't waste time. "Meredith is a dear friend of mine. It's true she can't conceive, and she sincerely wants to adopt Dahlia. Would you be willing to let Dahlia stay with her?"

the umbrella. But he didn't answer immediately. Instead, his eyes wandered. "It's been

Cecilia nodded. "Yes."

gave a faint smile. "Lately, I keep dreaming about our childhood. If we could go back to those days... wouldn't that be

is in the past," Cecilia said firmly. "I came here

tracks. "Dahlia is my daughter. There's no way I could let

there's no blood relation between you and Dahlia,

nurses, Nicholas rarely visited the hospital. And now, Dahlia no

lips, though it was tinged with something unreadable. "She and I may not

"Some things are better left unsaid. It might not be good for

bring up how Cassandra had become pregnant with Dahlia. But Nicholas,

don't you?" he

this child. She's

quieter than before. "Ceci, don't

all Cassandra," Cecilia said quickly. "It had nothing to do with Dahlia. When Cassandra hurt Jon, Dahlia wasn't even

of his thoughts lingering before he finally spoke. “Everything

but let out a bitter laugh. "You must be kidding yourself.

Nicholas' expression changed

reach him, so Cecilia asked straightforwardly, "Are you willing to give Meredith custody of Dahlia or