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

Wren agreed at once.

"Sure, our family needs to stay connected; we can't let distance grow between us."

Robert nodded, speaking with real sincerity, "Exactly, and I'd also like to sit down with Nathaniel and the others, offer a proper apology."

"We're all family. You're Nathaniel's uncle; whatever happened is behind us."

Wren had always been a peacemaker; all he wanted was harmony and never felt his brother had crossed any lines.

"I hope Nathaniel thinks so too."

Robert sighed again, wearing an expression full of worry.

Seeing that, Wren asked, "Robert, is something wrong? You look really troubled."

Robert waved a hand. "It's nothing much, just a few problems with the company lately. Don't worry, I may be getting on in years, but I can still hold the fort."

Wren pressed, "Tell me what's really happening. We're family; let's sit down together and work it out."

Only then did Robert admit that business was poor, hinting between the lines that the trouble might somehow be connected to Nathaniel.

found that

do that. You're his uncle. Why would

same. Maybe someone under him is

I see him on New

him gently. I don't want him thinking I'm picking a fight. I'm his uncle; I only want

pose of a concerned

true to form, accepted every

New Year's Day, Cecilia and Nathaniel finished getting ready, picked Jonathan up, and the three

the household

but with Robert's whole family coming, he wanted everything fuller

moving so slowly? I gave clear instructions, yet it's

housekeeper, unafraid to

first said only the immediate family, now you say Mr.

coming too. We're doing what

mention the change until lunchtime was almost

party arrived early and tried to reassure

Wren. We can eat