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.

how deep the wounds of one's birth family could run; they were not easily healed. All

have to learn to say no, or the rest of your life will be ruined." She paused, then added, "If you'd like, come work at Jamieson Group. We can tackle the future

a job at Jamieson Group was

dampened April's palm as she clutched her phone. “R-Really?

about Eloise, don't

your company. I'll tell my parents

every word flowed clear and

wasn't serious; it flared only because

ridicule had crushed the girl's confidence and made the

"Okay."

finishing the call, Cecilia hung up, then accepted Eloise's friend

once. “Cecilia, you finally added me! I was wrong last time. I shouldn't have dragged you into the

tone sounded

fond of chatting with strangers, so I deleted you I did handle the favor you asked for,

Cecilia drew a clean line

meaning. Her face tightened, but she still said,