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.

was indeed much smarter. He understood that it wasn't the right time to pressure

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

seemed exceptionally sincere as he added, "I've already spoken to my mom. I

that, it was indeed difficult for her to utter any unpleasant

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 facing the consequences of

tone. "We bear no resentment toward you. We merely hope you could lend us a hand

in agreement. "Yes, indeed.

I possibly control what

out yourselves. If there's nothing else, I need

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

other choice but to

were leaving, Cecilia made sure to have her secretary return all

Yuliana had just

no idea about this. I hope Cecilia