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

Chapter 1998 Was Not Aware

With just one question, she left the two grown men speechless again.

Throughout Cecilia's entire childhood, they hadn't even bought her a single piece of candy, treating her as if she were a stranger. When had they ever raised her?

James wore a somewhat gloomy expression. "Your words are a bit unkind, don't you think? Although we didn't raise you, our sister did. If it weren't for her, you would have frozen to death in the snow long ago. Surely, you can't forget that, can you?"

Cecilia knew they would say something like this.

She settled back into her chair, her eyes empty.

"My life hasn't belonged to the Escobar family for a long time. I've already returned it to Paula. My existence now has nothing to do with any of you. If you're planning to use this to manipulate me, I'm sorry, but I won't be as naive as I once was."

Her words were spoken with exceptional resolve.

James wanted to say something more, but he was held back by Jonah.

much smarter. He understood that it wasn't

We never raised you, and it's understandable if you don't consider us your uncles. We

"I've already spoken to my mom. I promise she won't dare to trouble

it was indeed difficult for her to utter

done anything to you. On the contrary, it was Old Mrs. Escobar who bothered me for no reason. Now that she's facing the consequences of her own actions, why am I being

this issue falls entirely on our mom," Jonah responded in a gentle and polite tone. "We bear no

something as well, nodding in agreement. "Yes, indeed.

can I possibly control what others

feigned difficulty, Cecilia continued, "You should figure it out yourselves. If there's nothing else, I need to get

reluctant to help. As they were about to voice their thoughts, the secretary came over and asked

had no other

made sure to have

moment, within another office, Yuliana had just come to understand

no idea about this. I hope Cecilia isn't