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 a long

Cecilia nodded. "Yes."

faint smile. "Lately, I keep dreaming about our childhood. If we could go back to those days...

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

is my daughter. There's no way I could let anyone else raise

her sides. "I know that there's no

visited Dahlia often. According to the nurses, Nicholas rarely visited the hospital. And now,

something unreadable. "She and I

might not be good for either

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

don't you?"

"Please, spare this

his voice dropped, quieter than before. "Ceci, don't

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

once more, the weight of his thoughts lingering before he finally spoke. “Everything I did, I did it all

a bitter laugh. "You must be kidding yourself. I never asked you to do such

Nicholas'

that reason wouldn't reach him, so Cecilia asked straightforwardly, "Are you willing