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

Chapter 2088

Chapter 2088

Nathaniel still had no idea what awaited him. He paced the mansion's corridors, hoping movement would chase away the fog, then headed for the bathroom, intent on a scalding shower.

The moment he faced the mirror, he stopped dead.

Foundation masked his complexion. Rosy lipstick glared back at him.

Arched brows that were drawn far too perfectly completed the grotesque tableau.

"Elliot!"

Instinct named the culprit.

After all, the kid had pranked him countless times. This, apparently, was another entry in that cursed ledger.

Fury cooled into icy determination. Nathaniel twisted the faucet, splashing water and half a bottle of facial cleanser over his face.

The pigments clung stubbornly. The more he scrubbed, the brighter his skin flushed and the darker his mood became.

Nathaniel scrubbed the lingering water from his face, then spun on his heel. In three long strides, he was out of the bathroom and heading for Elliot's bedroom.

the boy in soft blues. The camera had just enough time to capture a tall male

broad shoulders, a trim waist, and the easy power of his gait. That single glimpse was enough to set the

who on

at that build. Good

that your

the video window, hearts and exclamation points tumbling

voice, deep, cool, and edged with frost,

like velvet over steel, and every sound- obsessed viewer on the stream

He

one over another until the chat

Elliot swung around, bewilderment

across his features.

reached past him and slapped the

for?" Elliot protested, cheeks

washed cheeks. "What evil plot did you pull

daddy, modern schools preach happy education now. Even teachers skip

talking about schoolwork," Nathaniel replied, breath warm with the

do you mean? I swear. Apart from avoiding homework,

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