When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him Novel

Chapter 892 Can I Hug You

“Why did they help us, though?” Charlotte wondered.

Suddenly, something came to Cecilia’s mind. “I think Eric mentioned last time that he’s working for Imminence Corporation.”

Charlotte immediately went online to check, and sure enough, she found out that Eric was associated with Imminence Corporation. “So it was Eric who helped out. You should thank him properly this time.”

“All right. Got it.” Cecilia then ended the call.

After dinner, Cecilia called Eric during her free time to express her gratitude.

Eric assumed she was thanking him for speaking up for her online and accepted her thanks graciously. “Invite me for a meal when I return.”

“Sure,” Cecilia readily agreed.

Elliot, sitting on the couch in the living room, glanced over at Cecilia. Mommy has been chatting with Mr. Eric more frequently now. In the past, the only men she’d call in the evening were Jon and me.

He was somewhat concerned that someone might take advantage of Nathaniel’s amnesia and his

separation from Cecilia. If someone else comes between Daddy and Mommy, Jon and I might end up homeless!

As these thoughts raced through his mind, Elliot suddenly clutched his stomach, his face contorted with pain. “Ouch, my stomach hurts!”

His abrupt outburst startled Lucille, who was sitting nearby. “Eli, what’s wrong?”

My stomach hurts,” Elliot exclaimed, “and my whole body aches!”

Lucille immediately called out to Cecilia. “Ceci, Eli is in pain!”

After hanging up the phone, Cecilia rushed into the room, fearing the worst for her child. She quickly picked up Elliot and said, “Eli, calm down. Mommy will take you to the hospital right now.”

Elliot clung tightly to Cecilia’s clothes, crying, “Mommy, I don’t want to go to the hospital. I want to see Daddy.”

Cecilia, her eyes filled with urgency, reassured him, “Mommy will take you to the hospital first, okay? Then I’ll get Daddy to come over.”

Realizing his plan had worked, Elliot nodded. “Okay.”

On the way to the hospital, Cecilia held Elliot in the car while making a call to Nathaniel.

Nathaniel answered immediately. “What’s up?”

“Eli’s condition has worsened. I’m taking him to the hospital now. Can you come as soon as possible?” Cecilia’s voice trembled with worry.

Nathaniel immediately became alert, his voice sharp with urgency. “I’ll be right there.”

the hospital. You’ll see him very soon, okay?”

Elliot was worried he might have startled Cecilia. “Mommy, the pain isn’t as bad anymore, don’t worry.”

Cecilia, her eyes brimming with tears, thought he was just trying to comfort her. She nodded, “You’re a good boy, Eli.”

Elliot’s fear grew as he worried he might have gone too far. “Mommy…”

“Alright, sweetie. No more talking,” Cecilia interjected, not wanting him to try and console her, as she was still worried about his pain.

Right now, Elliot was tightly embraced in Cecilia’s arms, and he could feel her heart racing uncontrollably. D*mn it, I should have toned it down to get her attention instead of pretending to be sick. Now she’s way too worried about me.

Upon reaching the hospital, Cecilia immediately requested the doctors to examine Elliot.

Not long after, Nathaniel also arrived at the scene. “How’s Eli?”

“They’re still examining him. I’m not sure how he’s doing now.” Cecilia lowered her head, her body slightly trembling.

Nathaniel approached her, offering comfort, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure he’s fine.”

Cecilia nodded, though she couldn’t shake off her worry. “Can I hug you?”

She was genuinely worried and scared at that moment.

Nathaniel’s body stiffened, but after a moment, he replied, “Sure.”

Cecilia stepped forward and wrapped her arms tightly around him.

At that point, the embrace did help calm her nerves.

Unbeknownst to her, as she leaned in, Nathaniel remained completely tense.