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

Chapter 1935

Chapter 1935 Chelsea Sides With Magnus

Allen hadn't expected Chelsea to side with Magnus so readily.

In an instant, the image he had so carefully built before her crumbled to dust.

There was no reason to stay any longer. Composing himself, he offered a faint smile. “Not at all, Ms. Rainsworth. It was just a passing question,” he said lightly. "The party seems to be winding down, and I have other matters to attend to. I'll take my leave."

Without waiting for a response, he turned and walked away, his retreat brisk and quiet.

Outside, Miranda caught up with him.

"Allen, how did it go?" she asked, slightly breathless.

He exhaled sharply. "Not well. Someone sabotaged it."

Miranda's eyes widened. "Who? Who dares interfere in your business?"

"Cecilia's brother," Allen muttered, then paused. "Miranda, don't bother anymore. Chelsea knows I'm married. She probably thinks I'm trying to deceive her into a relationship. There's no saving this."

After speaking, Allen slipped into the car and shut the door behind him.

seething. She stomped her

settled in when his phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen. It was a message from his wife: Allen,

followed by a sticker of

moment, his wife's gentle face rose

as he clenched the necklace

he finally typed

Allen was overcome by an inexplicable wave

had glimpsed the darkness within himself. There was

the first three years, their

eight years

burned out. He had always believed his

he would never stray,

yet, today,

her youth, her smile,

in him he hadn't anticipated. To his dismay, he realized that Miranda's suggestion no longer felt absurd. He actually wanted to

long after, Allen's phone rang again.

He picked up. "Dad."

without preamble, "What happened this time is not your fault. But if there's still à chance, you should take it. Having Chelsea as a

wasn't much else Allen

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