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Chapter 554
Chapter 554 Her Suspects
Magnus spotted some fresh flowers nearby and took a seat.
“After seeing the news and asking around, Mom and I found out that something happened to you. and my nephew,” explained Magnus.
He then feigned confusion and asked, “How come you have a child and didn’t tell us? Where did the child go?”
Cecilia had already arranged for Zachary and Vivian to take Jonathan to Sinclair Manor, where it was safer for Jonathan.
“If my memory serves me right, Mdm. Paula and I haven’t been mother and daughter for a long time now.”
“What are you talking about, such childish remarks? Can you simply deny blood relations just because you say so?” Magnus pulled out a card and handed it to Cecilia. “Mom sent this for you. She wants you to buy some nutritional supplements and take care of yourself.”
Cecilia didn’t take the card.
Over the years, she never believed that Paula would truly care for her.
“No need. I have my own money.”
Magnus knew his sister, who had a strong sense of pride, wouldn’t accept the money, so he took back the card.
“Who on earth hurt the child? What happened to your face?” he asked.
“Don’t you know?” Cecilia questioned him.
“How am I supposed to know?” Magnus looked puzzled, but he quickly caught on. “Cecilia, you’re not suggesting that I’m out to harm you and my nephew, are you?”
Cecilia watched as his facial expression changed.
He then protested, “How could it possibly be me? You’re my own sister. I could never harm you. It’s just you and me left in the Smith family.”
Unlike Paula, Magnus wasn’t as adept at putting on an act.
Hence, Cecilia observed him and though he was genuinely unaware.
“I just found out that you and Nathaniel have a son.” Fearful of being misunderstood, Magnus continued to explain, “I’m not a fool. If our families could share a bloodline, I would be overjoyed. Why would I ever harm the child?”
After listening quietly Cecilia finally said “I didn’t say it was vou so don’t get so worked un I actually don’t know who wanted to harm my child.”
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Cecilia agreed with what Magnus had said. Given the insatiable greed of her mother and brother, their first course of action upon learning that Jonathan was of the Rainsworth family lineage would likely be to approach the Rainsworth family for money or perhaps other forms of compensation.
They wouldn’t bear to do something as foolish as harming the child.
“I promise, once I get back, I’ll thoroughly investigate this for you,” Magnus assured. “Once I find out who harmed my nephew, I’ll make sure they won’t meet a peaceful end.”
Cecilia knew that he was all talk. Besides, he didn’t have the ability to back it up.
Right then, Cecilia had a thought. Speaking of ability, whoever could silently whisk Jon away while also evading the Sinclair family’s investigation must certainly possess significant power. Who is it?
Cecilia found herself dwelling on those who despised her. They were Stella, Cassandra, and even some members of the Rainsworth family. Stella was confined last night, so it couldn’t have been her. So, it’s either Cassandra or someone from the Rainsworth family. With Eli in the Rainsworth family, it undoubtedly has an impact on many people’s interests. It’s quite normal that they want Eli gone. However, why would they want my face ruined? Do they want to drive me away? Generally speaking, only women would think of the idea of disfiguring one’s face!
In the end, Cecilia decided to set her sights on Cassandra and Miranda, Adrian’s wife.
Magnus stayed there, advocating a great deal for Paula. He emphasized how much she had recognized her mistakes and even mentioned that, given the chance, Paula would like to see her personally.
Cecilia understood their intentions well enough. They were playing the sympathy card, hoping to soften her heart and let Paula off the hook. “You don’t need to waste your time and effort. Go back and tell Paula that I’m not falling for her tricks.”
In front of Magnus, Cecilia discarded the flowers and card into the trash bin.