When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 327 It Is Time You Returned It All

Cecilia knew that while Elliot enjoyed being pampered, he rarely threw unreasonable tantrums. His illness already caused him so much pain, and after finally taking a liking to something, he was heartbroken that he couldn’t have it

“Don’t cry, Eli,” she pleaded, her heart aching, “I’ll think of another way, okay?”

At that moment, Calvin stepped in. “Eli, how about I team up with your mom right now to help you win that plush toy, okay?” he suggested, his voice warm and reassuring.

Elliot immediately stopped crying, his large eyes filled with hope as he looked at Calvin. “Okay,” he agreed, before turning to Cecilia. “Mommy, Daddy, good luck!”

Faced with such determination, Cecilia couldn’t bring herself to say no. The three of them headed to the event registration desk together. Once the quota of ten couples was filled, the staff explained the rules of the game.

The rules were simple. The men and women stood facing each other and were blindfolded. The staff would then drop various items, like apples or pieces of paper, and the couples had to use their bodies to catch and secure them–all without using their hands.

Cecilia and Calvin stepped onto the stage, joining the other couples who were ready for the challenge. The first item brought out was a large balloon. It was tethered by a string, making it relatively easy to catch just by leaning forward.

As the host gave the signal to start, everyone leaned forward, and the balloon was easily caught between them.

Elliot cheered from the sidelines, “Go Mommy, go Daddy!”

Cecilia, determined to win the plush toy for Elliot, focused intently on the game. They successfully caught several large items in succession, though it required more contact than the rules allowed.

In the end, only two teams remained. The staff member announced the final challenge, “Now, you’ll have to catch a piece of paper!”

As the signal sounded, Cecilia moved forward again, feeling the light touch of a sheet of paper against her face. But before she could react, she found herself wrapped in Calvin’s arms.

The man, with a smooth motion, lowered his head across the paper, pressing his lips gently against hers.

For a brief moment, the world seemed to stop. All Cecilia could hear was the staff member’s voice announcing, “Congratulations, you’ve won.”

Elliot held Calvin’s phone, capturing a picture of the two of them in that tender moment.

Applause erupted around them, causing Cecilia’s checks to blindfold, it took her a long time to muster the courage to look at Calvin.

flush with heat. As she removed her

On the way back to the hospital, Elliot clung to the giant plush toy, his face beaming with joy. “Mommy,” he said softly, “can you and Daddy come play with me here again next time?”

Still dazed by the day’s events, Cecilia nodded. “All right,” she agreed.

After taking Elliot back to the hospital, Cecilia declined Calvin’s offer to drive her home. “I drove here too, you know. It’s inconvenient for me to leave my car here if you take me back,” she explained, her gaze avoiding his.

Calvin nodded, understanding her reluctance. “All right, but let me know when you’re free. We can come together to visit Eli,” he said, his tone gentle.

“I’m not sure yet. A few days ago, I promised Vivian I’d visit her,” Cecilia replied, using the excuse to sidestep the invitation.All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

Calvin knew she wasn’t ready yet, and he wasn’t in a hurry. “Whenever you have time, just let me know,” he said.

“Okay.” Cecilia nodded quickly before leaving.

As Calvin watched her go, he pulled out his phone and looked at the picture Elliot had taken. A smile spread across his face, one he couldn’t suppress.

Suddenly, his phone rang with a call from an unknown number.

“Mr. Reese, I’m Mr. Rainsworth’s assistant. I’m warning you to stop seducing Cecilia. Mrs. Rainsworth is not yet divorced; she’s still married,” the voice on the other end said sternly.

Mason had been working near the underground arcade. When he emerged from his workplace,. he coincidentally caught sight of Calvin and Cecilia.

Calvin’s expression didn’t change, but his voice held a note of challenge. “Is that so? Then please. convey to Mr. Rainsworth that I have a peculiar fondness for what belongs to others.”

His tone grew colder as he added, “And it’s not just about the women. Rainsworth Group’s projects -I want those back too. What you took from me in the past, it’s time you returned it all.”