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.

He understood that

You're right. We never raised you, and it's understandable if you don't consider us your uncles. We hold no grudges. But we beg

"I've already spoken to my mom.

like that, it was indeed difficult for her to

she slowly said, “Mr. Escobar, I'm not quite sure what you're implying. I've never done anything to you. On the contrary, it was Old Mrs. Escobar who bothered me for no reason. Now that she's

polite tone. "We bear no resentment toward

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

can I possibly control what

should figure it out yourselves. If there's nothing else,

was genuinely reluctant to help. As they were

other choice

Cecilia made sure to have her secretary return all the items they had

moment, within another office, Yuliana had just

help but feel guilty. "I had no idea about this. I hope Cecilia isn't mad