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

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

by a sticker of

moment, his wife's gentle face rose

clenched the necklace from the auction

long moment, he finally typed out a

by an inexplicable wave of guilt

today, for the first time, he had glimpsed the darkness within himself. There was

all opposition, he had married her. For the first three years, their

nearly eight years

fire had quietly burned out. He had

were steadfast, that he would never stray,

today,

youth, her smile,

his dismay, he realized that Miranda's suggestion no longer felt absurd. He actually wanted

rang

He picked up. "Dad."

told me everything," Derek said 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 daughter-in-law is very important to

understand." There wasn't much else Allen could say. Refusal would only stir up

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