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 time

Cecilia nodded. "Yes."

about our childhood. If we could go back to those days... wouldn't that

past is in the past," Cecilia said

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

no blood relation between you and Dahlia, and you don't

visited the hospital. And now, Dahlia no longer even recognized him as her

and I may not

things are better left unsaid. It might not be good for either of us if

Dahlia. But Nicholas, ever sharp, seemed to sense the underlying tension in her eyes. His heart

know, don't

hesitate. "Please, spare this child. She's

before his voice dropped, quieter than before. "Ceci, don't you want revenge? Have you forgotten who tried

had nothing to do

he finally spoke. “Everything I did,

let out a bitter laugh. "You must be kidding yourself. I never asked

things? Nicholas'

so Cecilia asked straightforwardly, "Are you willing to give Meredith custody of