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.

the clothes I bought earlier today," Eloise said, trying to sound brave. "After getting home, I realized they

looking concerned. "That's going to be tricky. You know 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

her frustration, she pressed on, "But I really

tone still gentle. "You saw the clothes earlier. You even told us how well they all suited you. So what changed? If there's no

the brand itself. I can't just hurt their business,

being harsh or

herself to las out. She hesitated for along

reason. Then maybe you should've bought less," Cecilia said evenly, still showing no intention

a group of girls, used to gang up on her. Five

snow swirled all around, Eloise felt

mistake in the moment. I regret it now. Please help me return

to keep standing in the freezing wind. "I'll

they agree, you can return the items. If they don't, there's nothing I can

you," Eloise said