Chapter 1919 Do Not Get Worked Up


    Outside, the cold wind howled against the window.


    "I believe he probably wouldn''t have," Queenie murmured, her eyes clouded with guilt. “Just like me... If I hadn''t known you were my daughter, I would have continued siding with Cassandra without hesitation. I''ve been a terrible person."


    A tightness formed in Cecilia''s throat.


    "Mom, it''s okay. You didn''t hurt anyone, and I don''t me you."


    Until now, she had never harbored resentment toward her mother.


    Perhaps, in some way, that was its own form of selfishness.


    "Nobody''s perfect. We''re not saints," Cecilia murmured, her eyes tinged with red.


    Queenie shook her head. "You may not me me, but I me myself. I feel like I''ve turned into one of those viins I once despised. That''s why I believe my sickness, my death, is my punishment. Scorpius was right. When you do something wrong, you have to face the consequences."


    She looked at Cecilia and continued, "After I''m gone, Scorpius will turn himself in. When that timees, don''t stop him. Let him find peace within himself."


    An unbearable ache settled in Cecilia''s heart when she heard Queenie speak of death.


    "Mom, let''s not talk about this. Everything''s going to be fine... You''re going to be fine..."


    "Ceci, now that you''ve taken over Jamieson Group, you have to be true to yourself, and above all, never cause harm to others. Always remember that. Of course, if anyone tries to hurt you, don''t be afraid. You must stand your ground and protect yourself."


    Cecilia nodded firmly. "Yes, I understand."


    Queenie gently caressed Cecilia''s head, still feeling uneasy.


    She yearned to stay in this world a little longer, to spend more time with her daughter.


    However, she could feel that her body might notst until the next spring.


    Perhaps due to exhaustion from speaking so much, she closed her eyes and sumbed to a deep sleep.


    Cecilia tucked her in carefully before lying beside her to rest.


    Yuliana entered and, upon seeing the quiet, intimate moment, couldn''t help but feel deeply moved.


    "Cecilia, if you''re tired, you should sleep in the next room. You don''t want to catch a cold here."


    Cecilia stirred awake and nodded. "Okay."


    That night, Cecilia barely slept.


    Some things were simply impossible to resolve perfectly.


    In the days that followed, aside from spending time with Queenie, Cecilia was either working or asionally hanging out with a few close friends. Everything felt incredibly wonderful, so much so that she wished time could freeze in that fleeting serenity.


    Meanwhile, Nathaniel sessfully acquired thend from Robert.


    Though Robert''s expression was stiff with dissatisfaction, he forced a still family in the end. Let''s not hold grudges."


    smile and said, "Nathaniel, we''


    He knew there would be many more times in the future when he would need Nathaniel''s assistance, so he couldn''tpletely sever ties with him just yet.


    After Robert left, Mason walked in.


    "That cunning old man actually hopes to get along with you."


    Despite his history of questionable deeds, Robert still had the audacity to act cordial. It was a clear disy of his sheer brazenness.


    "How else do you think he managed to inherit all of Grandpa''s wealth?"


    Nathaniel used to believe that a family should always stick together. However, after many experiences, he came to realize that some rtives could be more terrifying than strangers.


    After leaving Nathaniel''s office, Robert settled into his car, his face clouded with frustration.


    "The audacity of him to give me attitude! I was already at Orion Corporation long before he was even born."


    Mirandaforted him, saying, "Dad, don''t get worked up. It''s bad for your health."


    Robert sighed, then abruptly shifted the conversation. "By the way, I heard your cousin wants to marry Chelsea?"