When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 1897

Chapter 1897 Single Or Not
Queenie could feel how much Cecilia cared for her. She didn't turn her down, accepting the fruit one bite at a time. Even though her mouth had a bitter taste now, the fruit her daughter had washed with her own hands tasted sweet.

“This is really good,” Queenie said with a smile.

Cecilia was careful not to let her eat too much at once, worried it might upset her later. After feeding her a bit, she held onto her arm.

At this point, their relationship had grown so close that there was no awkwardness between them—just warmth and familiarity. Maybe that was what people meant when they said blood was thicker than water.

Queenie gently stroked Cecilia's head. “Ceci, how did things go with Nathaniel?”

“Everything's settled. Nathaniel took care of it all,” Cecilia said.

“That's good. I told you not to stress about it,” Queenie said. “Nathaniel's a strong kid. He's not the kind they can push around.”

“Yeah, that's true.” Cecilia nodded.

The two chatted for quite a while. Then came a knock at the door.

Cecilia got up to answer it, and there stood Scorpius with his hands full of food. Scorpius hadn't expected to see Cecilia there, and his expression shifted slightly.

“Ms. Cecilia.”

“Uncle Scorpius,” Cecilia greeted him politely.

Back when things had been more formal, she called him by his first name or Mr. Jiminez. Now, using the more familiar term caught Scorpius off guard.

He smiled softly. “Are you here taking care of Mdm. Queenie?” He'd seen the news. He knew something had happened to Nathaniel. “How's Mr. Rainsworth doing?”

“He's fine now,” Cecilia answered.

“That's good to hear,” Scorpius replied, though he looked a little out of place, still standing at the door.