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

Chapter 2019

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."

followed Cecilia out,

ages since everyone gathered like this. Taking advantage of the

causing small disasters that made everyone laugh. “You've got flour all

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

spoke while kneading

the water and dough portions. After several rounds, a single pound of flour

that his once-immaculate boss was kneading dough like a line

I'm great

"No

shirt were dusted white. Though he

belly. "Let me

her. "You're expecting. Sit and

"I've only been pregnant a little while I'm perfectly fine," then stubbornly

next, her own belly round

barred the doorway, saying, "How many times have told you? You're not going anywhere right now.

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"If I did I'd blow up like a balloon. I'm already in my second

foot in this kitchen. You are not

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