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

Chapter 2019 A House Full Of Friends

Seeing the room packed with people who'd come just for her, Queenie flashed a heartfelt smile. "Thank you."

Her eyelids grew heavy; she hadn't the energy for a long conversation.

Everyone understood. Cecilia arranged for Queenie to be taken to her room to rest.

Elliot trotted along, determined to make his granny laugh.

Queenie lay in bed, gazing at the lively child. Her eyes brimmed with contentment.

She beckoned Cecilia close and whispered, "Ceci, I feel I've been very lucky and blessed in this life.”

Cecilia held her mother's hand and pulled the quilt to her shoulders.

“Mom, get well soon. Then you can play with all four of your grandkids together.”

"Yes... Of course..."

After repeating her promise, Queenie's strength faded. She closed her eyes and slipped into deep sleep.

Cecilia watched her mother's peaceful face for a long time, then turned to Elliot. “Eli, let's step outside so your granny can rest."

"Okay."

vigorously and followed Cecilia out,

advantage of the

as Cecilia's sous-chef, occasionally causing small disasters that made everyone laugh. “You've

Nathaniel turned away. "It's fine. I'll

spoke while kneading the

portions. After several rounds, a single pound of flour had mysteriously stretched

his once-immaculate boss was kneading dough like a

handle it? I'm great with dough," Mason offered,

waved him off. "No need. I've got

prove himself, he worked until both hands and half his shirt were dusted white. Though he finally succeeded, Mason still had to

waddled over, cradling her belly. "Let me see

her. "You're expecting. Sit and rest,

and insisted, "I've only been pregnant a little while I'm perfectly

her own belly round

times have told you? You're not going anywhere right now. Go stretch out on

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around all day," Vivian complained. "If I did I'd blow up like

foot in