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

Chapter 2023 A Path Forward

Hearing April's answer, Cecilia continued, "You've already graduated from university, haven't you?"

"Yes, I just graduated not long ago," April replied.

"Have you found a job yet?" Cecilia asked.

Another long silence hung between them before the girl on the other end finally stammered, "N-Not yet. My parents... are already making plans to marry me off..."

She hurried to add, "I-I don't want to get married, Cecilia..."

Her parents' chosen groom was a twice-divorced man, far older than she was. He was both unpleasant to look at and unpleasant to be around.

Cecilia understood the situation without needing further explanation, and she said, “April, life is already hard enough. Think about yourself first. If you don't want this wedding, then refuse it. Don't let anyone shackle you with so-called morality."

"But... they're my parents..." April's voice overflowed with helplessness.

What April was living through now was exactly what Cecilia had lived through once upon a time.

of one's birth family could run; they were not easily healed. All she could do

didn't choose them. When they make unreasonable demands, you have to learn to say no, or the rest of your life will

a job at Jamieson Group was

as she clutched her

about Eloise, don't worry. I have my own plans

to your company. I'll tell my parents that I'm

chased away her stutter; every word flowed clear

only because the Escobar family mocked and belittled her

had crushed the girl's confidence and made

"Okay."

hung up, then accepted

was wrong last time. I shouldn't have dragged you into

sounded

with strangers, so I deleted you I did handle the

words, Cecilia drew a clean line

but she still said, "Nothing else. I just wanted to apologize.