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.

to the spot, seething. She stomped her foot in

phone buzzed. He glanced at the screen. It was a message

by a sticker of a

gentle face

pupils constricting as he clenched the necklace

finally typed out a

the message, Allen was overcome by an inexplicable wave of guilt

had glimpsed the darkness within

family, and despite all opposition, he had married her. For the first three years,

now, nearly eight years

fire had quietly burned out. He

were steadfast, that he would never

yet, today,

her youth, her smile,

in him he hadn't anticipated. To his dismay, he realized

Allen's phone rang again. It was

He picked up. "Dad."

"What happened this time is not your fault. But if

I understand." There wasn't much else Allen could

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