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

Chapter 1926

Chapter 1926 Throw Under The Bus

"Let's set aside the question of whether Eli actually hit Felix," Cecilia said, each word crisp and deliberate. "Given his condition, he's in no shape to be fighting with other children."

A quiet wave of pity swept through some of the women gathered.

"How could he have developed such a serious illness so young?"

"I remember seeing his livestreams from the hospital. He came across as so polite and gentle. It's hard to imagine him getting violent."

"Wasn't that Jonathan's account?"

"Yes, but it was later revealed that Eli had taken over his brother's livestream. That child was absolutely precious."

Elliot had been managing the account all along. He was a famous streamer with tens of millions of followers. His audience was made up largely of older women and young girls, all drawn in by his charm.

To Cecilia's surprise, even among these well-heeled ladies, there were more than a few devoted fans of Elliot.

said calmly, "Miranda, didn't we already clear this up? Old

face paled even more. She was trapped, uncertain whether to admit the truth

dread tightened in her chest. If she stayed silent, Elena would undoubtedly make

on to bully Felix?" Isabelle chimed in, loud enough for everyone to hear. "Why are you

look, subtly

this what you've been telling your friends about

daughter-in- law under fire, she quickly grasped the situation and spoke up. "Miranda, what you and your friends choose to gossip about behind closed doors is your business. But you do not get to smear my daughter-in-law's name with unfounded accusations. Everyone here knows my grandsons. They're both intelligent, well- mannered boys. They've never been

met both boys myself. They're polite and thoughtful. Eli especially has a kind heart. I still remember the day my

that lady spoke up, others began voicing their support for Elliot

rippled through

tension between sisters-in-law. I see that clearly

Miranda was

"Probably jealousy," someone

even manage a

you're losing on all fronts, I guess

of conversation had turned completely. Everyone was criticizing

now.