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

Chapter 2018 Facing Consequences

Cecilia thought that if Magnus truly changed, she could repay Regas for raising her.

If he refused to change, she would help him only once more.

After arranging everything, Cecilia closed her eyes to sleep, but a video call lit up the screen-it was Nathaniel.

She answered, and his handsome face filled the display.

Cecilia asked in puzzlement, "What's wrong?"

Before Nathaniel could reply, a small face crowded into view. Elliot stared at her, eyes wide and pitiful.

"Mommy, are you moving into the hospital?"

"Of course, not," she coaxed. "I'm only staying there to keep your granny company. Once she's better, I'll come home."

Elliot was no toddler. He could tell she was lying.

"Mommy, please bring Granny home, okay?" he pleaded.

Cecilia felt a stab in her chest.

In fact, besides Elliot, Queenie had recently said she wanted to go home.

was too advanced. The hospital couldn't

wasn't ready to lose the mother she had

silent, unsure how to answer her

specialized equipment at home. Once Mom is back, her treatment will be identical to what she

home, you and Mom can rest

been busy

work. She hadn't realized he

bring Mom home tomorrow," Cecilia answered with

I miss you and Granny so much!" Eli pressed a

him a kiss in

faint warmth settle over

the next morning, Cecilia told Queenie about returning

go back with you-see the children, soak in the bustle. Who knows, maybe

throat tightened; she

get better. Nathaniel hired the

smile; she seemed to have more to say but lacked the strength and let her eyes

did Cecilia call the caregivers to help prepare the

Nathaniel was already waiting

Queenie, being settled in the car, then strode to

on, let's go