When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1883 Return To Rainsworth Manor

Miranda reached out her hand, but Cecilia did not respond. She looked at Miranda indifferently. "Ms. Miranda, is there something you need?"

Feeling a tad awkward, Miranda tucked her hands into her pockets before she spoke with a smile. “It's nothing much. I just heard that Cassandra has been sentenced, so I came to congratulate you."

Cecilia knew there was definitely more to Miranda's appearance than met the eye. During this period, Miranda and Robert had been keeping a low profile.

Yet, the more it was like this, the more it felt wrong.

"Thanks for that," said Cecilia, preparing to leave. "If there's nothing else, I'll get back to work now."

Miranda was quick to react, seizing Cecilia's wrist. "We're a family, after all, Ceci. Is there really a need for such coldness?"

Now we're a family? "What exactly are you trying to say?" Cecilia was getting impatient.

"Dad hasn't been feeling well lately. He wants me to find you and Nathaniel and hopes for us to spend some quality time as a family. Can you go back tonight?” Miranda asked nicely.

Cecilia knew that Niel's health had always been poor. Now that he was asking her and Nathaniel to return, it was likely that he wouldn't be able to hold on much longer. "Okay, I got it."

Only then did Miranda let go of Cecilia's hand. As soon as Cecilia left, the gentleness in Miranda's eyes was instantly replaced by a chilling frost.

She settled into the car, a look of displeasure etched in her eyes. "What with the pretense? If it weren't for her fortunate birth, she's no better than me."

There was also a strange man in the car.

"Why are you upset with her? Your current task should be to win over Old Mr. Rainsworth's favor, so he'll transfer his shares and funds to you," the man said.

Miranda sighed. "Ah, I know. Didn't we already discuss this last time? Nathaniel and Cecilia are acting aloof, not wanting anything. Conveniently, this allows me to reap the benefits. However, I detest Adrian. I really can't stand being around him for even a moment longer."

Adrian had completely detached himself from worldly concerns. He neither worked nor played. Instead, he spent his days holed up at home.

Occasionally, he would also pick up his child, Felix, from school.

Miranda had truly had enough of such an incapable man.

"Don't rush. You still need him right now," the man comforted her.

Leaning into the man's embrace, Miranda said, "Okay. Once I've completely secured what I desire, let's be together."

"All right."

In the evening, after work, Cecilia and Nathaniel, along with their child, went to Rainsworth Manor. Jonathan was also brought over by George.

Compared to the last time, Niel's condition had significantly deteriorated. He lay there on the hospital bed, his eyes devoid of any spark, his body riddled with various medical devices. noveldrama

“Dad, we're all here. If there's anything you need to say, just tell me, and I'll relay it

to them," Robert whispered into Niel's ear as he sat beside the latter.

Not far off, George saw Niel, a man around his own age, transformed into his

current pitiful state, and he couldn't help but sigh.

George wondered if he would end up like this in the future.

Niel struggled to start a conversation with Robert.

Robert said to everyone, "Dad expresses his wish for all of you to live in harmony

in the future and to stop fighting."

This statement was primarily meant for Nathaniel.

Niel's other grandchildren remained silent.

Robert leaned in close to Niel's ear and added, "Dad said that Nathaniel and Nicholas are capable, so they don'Dneed his assistance. Hewill leave all his inheritance to Felix."

Upon hearing that, Elena was displeased. “Robert, did Dad really say that?"

Robert was instantly infuriated. "Is there even room for doubt? If you don't believe me, come and listen for yourself."

Just as Elena was about to step

forward, Robert glared at her

menacingly. “Wren isn't As his wife, don't you think it's inappropriate for you to be here?"