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Chapter 1274 Holding Hands
Without any further ado, the two immediately headed to Elliot’s ward.
Only when Elliot saw both his parents return did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.
Cecilia walked over, asking gently. “What’s wrong, Sweetie?”
Elliot suddenly embraced her. “Mommy, I thought you and Daddy had another fight and didn’t want me anymore.”
“How could that be? I’ve already arranged with your daddy to live together with us in the future,” Cecilia reassured him.
After hearing that, Elliot felt considerably relieved. “Really?” he asked.
“Of course. Now, go back to sleep,” Cecilia said, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Elliot couldn’t help but ask, “Mommy, can you and Daddy sleep on either side of me?”
Cecilia glanced at Nathaniel before she nodded and said, “All right. After we freshen up, we’ll sleep next to
you.
“Okay.” Elliot nodded repeatedly, finally showing signs of happiness.
Cecilia also felt greatly comforted.
She had Nathaniel go freshen up first. Once Nathaniel and Elliot were comfortably settled in bed, she then went to take a quick bath.
When she returned, Elliot and Nathaniel were engaged in a lively conversation. Their shared happiness was palpable.
When Cecilia saw how much the child adored Nathaniel, she genuinely felt happy.
She walked forward, settling down to sleep on the other side of Elliot.
“All right, it’s getting late. Let’s get some sleep.”
“All right,” Elliot obediently agreed.
Before he closed his eyes, he placed Cecilia’s hand and Nathaniel’s hand on his own body, urging them to hold onto each other and never let go.
Cecilia and Nathaniel looked at each other, their hands intertwined in a silent pact, words unspoken.
As time passed, Elliot fell asleep once more.
Cecilia had initially intended to withdraw her hand, but Nathaniel’s grip was surprisingly firm, showing no signs of wanting to let go even for a moment.
She gave a gentle tug, and Nathaniel slowly opened his eyes to look at her, asking softly, “Still aw ? Can’t you fall asleep?”
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“No. What if he wakes up and sees we aren’t holding hands?” Nathaniel paused before adding, “Just bear with it. The night will pass quickly.”
After hearing that, Cecilia had no choice but to agree.
She found it rather peculiar, the sensation of her palm sweating from being held by Nathaniel all this while.
Perhaps it was due to exhaustion, but she finally succumbed to sleep in a state of semi–consciousness.
When she woke up the next day, Cecilia was surprised to find herself lying in Nathaniel’s arms.
Upon a private glance, she realized Elliot was missing. In an instant, panic seized her, prompting her to wake Nathaniel from his slumber.
“Where’s the child?”
Nathaniel opened his slightly weary eyes, his lips parting slightly to say, “Eli went to have breakfast. You were still asleep, so we didn’t wake you up.”
Upon hearing that, Cecilia finally felt at ease and sat up from the bed. “I’m going to find him.”
She was about to leave when Nathaniel firmly grasped her hand. “Why don’t you sleep a little longer?” he asked.
It had been a long time since he had slept as soundly as he did the previous night.
“I’m not going to sleep anymore.”
Cecilia pushed him away, clueless as to when he had developed the habit of lazing in bed.
In the past, he was always punctual, never missing his morning wake–up time or breakfast.
When Nathaniel saw that Cecilia was determined to get up, he had no choice but to join her. Together, they made their way to the restaurant outside.
At that moment, Elliot already had his fill of food and drink. He was in high spirits, so he found himself eating more than usual.
“Mommy! Daddy! I’m over here.”
He watched as Cecilia and Nathaniel appeared together, his eyes filled with light.
Cecilia observed all of this, feeling a pang of sympathy for the child.
She stepped forward and asked, “Eli, how are you feeling today?”
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