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

Chapter 2005 A Sliver Of Hope

The sight of a couple clearly smitten with each other caught Eloise's attention. It made her think, unwillingly, of her own marriage.

At first, she and her husband had been just like that, deeply in love. But over time, things had changed. The spark had faded, and now that the Escobar family was in turmoil, her husband had grown more distant than ever.

Would my life have turned out differently if I had married someone like Nathaniel?

Cecilia arrived before Eloise. "Ms. Escobar, what brings you here?"

Not wanting to make a scene in front of the crowd nearby, Eloise suggested, "Let's step outside and talk."

Cecilia followed her out.

Outside, snow was falling steadily, and the cold bit through the air. Eloise hesitated for a moment, then finally spoke. "Ceci, don't you own a mall? Could I ask a favor?"

"What kind of favor?" Cecilia asked, pretending not to know.

brave. "After getting home, I realized they

how it is with luxury items. Normally, once they're sold, there are no returns or exchanges. Wealthy clients don't like wearing something someone else returned." Eloise hadn't expected her to say no. She was about to lose her temper, but thoughts of her husband and mother-in-law made her hold it

her frustration, she pressed on, "But I really

fit, or is there another reason?" Cecilia asked, her tone still gentle. "You saw the clothes earlier. You even told us how well they all

brand itself. I

wasn't being harsh or rude.

Eloise couldn't bring herself to las out. She hesitated for along time, then lowered her voice "Honestly...

Then maybe you should've bought less," Cecilia

Eloise, flanked by a group of girls, used to

felt heat rising through her body. A thin sheen of sweat formed across

the moment. I regret it now. Please help me return the items. After all, we are family," Eloise said, her tone

want to keep standing in the

can return the items.

Thank you," Eloise