“You to busy,” Creolia said, trying to sidestep Julian, but he blocked her way
red at Katya behind Cecilia and told Owen to bring a bouquet inside.
He glanced at
“No need,” Cecilia cut in, here icy. “My dad’s gone.”
Julians eyes widened in su
Katra effed. “He’s already passed away, and now you decide to those up.”
Julian lowered his head, sounding sincere. “Cecilia. I’m sorry. I’ve been too busy to take care of you.
His eyes were full of pity as he gently hugged Cecilia
Just then. Ollie walked over and saw them hugging, feeling a
a bit ankward.
Katya was too shocked to speak. Didn’t Julian have a thing for that student, Tamain?
Cecilia et Julian hold her, not moving, knowing it was just for show.
‘I dont mean to interrupt, but… Ollie coughed to get their attention.
Cecilia pushed Julian away. “I need to go sign the papers?
Tipe with you,” Julian said quickly.
Cecilia frowned and ignored him. Julian took her silence agent, greeted Ole, and followed her.
Owen, holding the bouquet, looked confused.
Katya’s expression soured. Ollie sighed, squeezing her hand. “Cecilia just lost her father. Let it be
After signing the papers, Cecilia told Julian, “You can go back to work now.”
“Your father was family. I should be here,” Julian said, looking at Cecilia like she was a stranger.
He’d expected tears, pleas for him to stay, but Cecilia remained composed.
Cecilia was puzzled. “But now everything is settled.”
Then I take you home.”
Cecilia remembered how, in her past Ide, she cried her heart out, but Julian never came to the hospital to see her and Victor.
In even give her a hug
In her most vulnerable moment, he didn’t men
Belated affection was worthless. Especially when it was just an act,
Cecilia said nothing and went back to the ward to take one last look at Victor. Julian stood beside her, silent,
Then she went to the hallway and bowed deeply to Ollie. “Thank you for handling everything, Uncle Ol.”
dear” C
“Ollie said Lindly. ““Rest tonight. We’ll cancel this month’s family meeting”
Beside him, Katya purned her lips, stlest. Though she was dissatisfied, causing Inele now would be foolish. Cecilia nodded slightly, “Wright, Uncle Ollie, Aunt Katya, 1
atya, I take my leave
In the car, Julian asked, “Do you need noe to request a long Teave from school for you?”
Cecilia felt Julian was talking a lot today. Did he piny her?
ook her head. “No need, I’m out that fragile.
Chen subtly glanced at Cecilia through the mirror. Her face was clean, not tear stained, but pale.
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Today in Tamaris Bithday 1
now whole before speaking with difficulty, Do you want me to stay tonight?
Candiamusing. 300 acting? She asked calmb, “Don’t you have plans tonight!
Julian’s lips tightened. “Yes. It’s Tamsin’s birthday. I can come by afterwards, if you’d like.
“I promised her I’d spend her birthday with her, I can’t break that promise,” futian frowned, glancing at Cecilia. “There’s nothing between us, don’t overthink it.”
(I care about that,” Cecilia replied, closing her eyes. She was too tired. Reborn once, she had to experience the death of a family member again.
Tamsin grew up in an orphanage and never had a family to celebrate her birthday with her.” Julians toe softened when he mentioned Tamsin. “But she’s very determined, and I admite her. I’ve long considered her my sister
Suter? A sister more
Hater more important than his wife?
ore important th
Cecilia forced a smile, her voice choked. “Go be with your sister, she needs your love more.”
Julian fell silent, his expression darkening, his voice low, “You really don’t want me to stay?”
