He was definitely still somewhere in this world.
He was just in a difficult situation, and could not appear before her.
There would come a day when he would turn up again.
"Selina, I want to see Auntie." Natalie said.
Selina was taken aback.
A trace of embarrassment flashed across her face. "Natalie, to tell you the truth, my mother really likes you very much. She treats you like a daughter, even better than she treats me! But..."
Selina paused for a while and continued to say awkwardly, "She now firmly believes that my brother is dead, and that it's because of you. She can't think it through like me. No matter how well she treats you, there's no way she wouldn't have any objections. If you want to see her, you'd better come a little later. Wait for my mother to calm down before you return, or you'll be adding fuel to the fire."
Natalie shook her head. "That won't do, Selina. If you say that, I want to go even more. How can I stay out of it when Auntie is so sad?"
Selina licked her lips. "Are you sure you want to?"
Natalie nodded vigorously.
Even if Cecilia wanted to beat her and scold her later, she still wanted to go.
Selina took a fierce breath. "Okay, I'll take you there!"
Selina brought Natalie to Cecilia's bedroom.
Ever since that had happened to Tobias, Cecilia had cried so hard that she fainted several times. In the end, she had collapsed.
Now, she was basically bedridden. A private doctor came every day to check on her.
After entering the bedroom, Natalie could even feel the sadness in the air.
It was just like when she had just woken up in the hospital.
In the ward where she stayed, even the air was full of sorrow.
But later on, she woke up.
She had to live well and live happily, waiting for Tobias' return.
Natalie walked over. Cecilia had her back facing her.
"Mom," Selina called.
Cecilia did not respond.
"Mom, Natalie is here."
As soon as she said that, Cecilia trembled.
It was only for a short while. She quickly calmed down.
Selina looked at Natalie helplessly.
Natalie gave Selina a look, indicating for her to leave.
Although Selina was a little worried, she eventually left after hesitating for a moment.
Right then, only Natalie and Cecilia were left in the spacious bedroom.
As she got closer, Natalie could feel the overwhelming misery emanating from Cecilia.
Her heart ached.
"Auntie, I've come to see you," Natalie said softly.
Cecilia did not speak or react in any way.
Natalie walked to the other side of the bed and stood in front of Cecilia.
Cecilia's eyes were closed. Her face was pale, so pale that there was no trace of warmth.
Natalie tried her best to control herself, but her voice still choked up. "Auntie, I know you blame me and you hate me. You can hit me or scold me, and I won't resist, but please stop hurting yourself like this. Your body won't be able to handle it." There was no response.
"Auntie, can you open your eyes and talk to me? I'm begging you."
Still, there was no response.
Natalie's eyes turned red. "Auntie, if Tobias were to come back and see you like this, he would be sad. You're his most respected mother. He would definitely be upset."
This time, Cecilia finally reacted.
She opened her eyes, and her once beautiful eyes were bloodshot at the moment. "Tobias won't come back."
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