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.

earlier today," Eloise said, trying to sound brave. "After getting home, I realized they really don't suit me. Would it be possible for me to return them

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

"But I really felt they weren't right for

the clothes earlier. You even told us how well

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

harsh

so calmly, Eloise couldn't bring herself to las out. She hesitated for along

real reason. Then maybe you should've bought

flanked by a group of girls, used to gang up on her. Five million was a small price for

like knives and snow swirled all around, Eloise felt heat rising through her

it now. Please help me

didn't want to keep standing in the

agree, you can return the items. If they don't,

right. Thank you," Eloise