When Her "Death" Couldn''t Break Him


    Chapter 1598 Nichs Is Here


    Finished


    Noticing the two children beginning to grow tired, Cecilia quickly called for the housekeeper to take them to bed.


    She then gently took Elliot''s hand. "Eli, let''s go see if Daldy''s back."


    "All right," Elliot said, relief evident in his voice as he was finally able to escape from Nichs.


    Nichs watched them walk past, his gaze lingering for a moment. His expression was unreadable, a mix of thoughts swirling behind his eyes.


    At that moment, Elena came down from upstairs. Upon seeing Nichs, she seemed surprised. "Nichs, what brings you here today? Have you heard about Dahlia''s situation? She''s still in the ICU. You should try to visit when you have time."


    Though Elena knew that Dahlia wasn''t her biological granddaughter, she felt a sense of obligation, having once shared a home with the girl. She didn''t want to appear too distant or cold.


    Nichs quickly regained hisposure, his smile slipping into something colder. "Mom, we will have no further ties with Cassandra or her child. I won''t be visiting her."


    Elena paused, caught off guard by his blunt words. "But.."


    Nichs'' tone grew sharper, his gaze hardening. "When did you be so soft-hearted? If this were in the past, you would have never allowed me to visit an illegitimate child, would you?"


    The phrase "illegitimate child" struck a cold chord in Elena''s chest. It was as if the words themselves had frozen the air around her.


    She knew deep down that in her younger days, her reaction would have been far different. If she had known about Cassandra''s situation, she would have kicked her out without hesitation, ensuring that Cassandra paid a heavy price. But now, with age, her outlook had changed. Her perspective had softened, and she wasn''t sure if that was for better or worse.


    "Forget it. If you don''t want to go, then don''t." Elena sighed softly, trying to brush off the tension. "By the way, what brings you here today?"


    Nichs smiled faintly, but his words carried a biting sarcasm. "It''s nothing serious. I just came back for a meal. That''s allowed right?"


    Elena''s heart sank. She couldn''tprehend how her once obedient, gentle, and sensible son had turned into someone so distant and sharp-tongued. There was a time when she considered Nathaniel the rebellious one. Now, it seemed Nichs had taken that role, and far more defiantly.


    "Nonsense," Elena said, forcing a warm smile and stepping forward. "I''m always d when youe home. Come here, let me give you a hug."


    She wanted to see if her son had changed.


    However, Nichs took a subtle step back, keeping his distance. "Mom, I''m all grown up now. I''m not a child anymore."


    Elena''s raised hand stiffened slightly as she forced out a strained smile. "True, true."


    Chapter 1598 Nichs Is Here


    Finished


    She shifted her gaze toward the door, where Cecilia and Elliot stood quietly. When Nathaniel returned and saw them waiting, he quickened his pace, worry shing in his eyes. He strode over, stopping right in front of Cecilia. "Why are you standing outside?" Concern was written all over his face.


    Cecilia quickly made up an excuse. "The kids are asleep Eli and I didn''t have much to do, so we thought we''d step out for a bit. We didn''t expect you to get back right now."


    Elliot nced up at his mother and called her out with cheeky grin. "Mommy, wasn''t it you who said we shoulde out to wait for sc*mbag daddy toe home?"


    A blush crept up Cecilia''s face. "Well, we... we were also waiting for you."


    She lowered her pretty eyes, avoiding Nathaniel''s gaze.


    Nathaniel''s lips curled into an unconscious smile. "Let''s go, it''s time for dinner."


    "All right," Cecilia replied, finally letting out a breath she hadn''t realized she was holding. Following Nathaniel''s steady footsteps, she realized that even with Nichs around, she no longer felt the same apprehension she once did.


    As they approached the dining room, Elena''s voice called out warmly, "Nathaniel''s back. It''s almost time for dinner!"


    Nichs was already there. He stood and arranged the chairs for Cecilia and Elliot. "Sit," he said.-


    Cecilia nced at Nathaniel, waiting for him to sit down first before quietly taking the seat next to him.


    Elliot, ever the obedient child, settled in beside her without a word.


    Across the table, Nichs calmly took the seat directly opposite Cecilia, his gaze steady but unreadable. 6.6K


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