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."

and followed Cecilia

this. Taking advantage of the weekend, they decided to

acted as Cecilia's sous-chef, occasionally causing small disasters that made everyone laugh. “You've got flour all over your

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

spoke while kneading

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

that his once-immaculate boss was kneading

Rainsworth, maybe let me handle it? I'm great with dough,"

him off. "No need.

worked until both hands and half his shirt were dusted white. Though he finally succeeded,

waddled over, cradling her belly.

seat her. "You're

shook her head and insisted, "I've only been pregnant a little while I'm perfectly fine," then stubbornly

her own belly round

her, he hurried over and barred the doorway, saying, "How many times have told you? You're not going anywhere

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I'd blow up like a balloon. I'm already in my second trimester, the baby's stable, and I'm

"No. You are not setting foot in this kitchen. You are not