SWNOVELS Chapter 919
Chapter 919 The Quick Thinking Of Elliot
After sitting down with Elliot, Cecilia waited for Nathaniel’s return.
However, she hadn’t anticipated that Cassandra would come over with a few of the Rainsworth family cousins who were around the same age, and deliberately sit next to her.
“Cecilia, why are you and Eli tucked away in such an inconspicuous corner? I thought you didn’t come.” Cassandra was the first to speak.
The others also sat down. One said, “Cecilia, this must be your child with Nathaniel, right? Such an adorable kid, but I heard he’s suffering from a serious illness, what kind of illness is it?”
The woman seemed to intentionally hit Cecilia’s sore spot, deliberately poking wherever it hurt the most.
Before Cecilia could respond, another woman chimed in, “I recall Granddad mentioning that it’s leukemia.”
“Huh? Leukemia? Isn’t that incurable?” another person exclaimed loudly.
“It seems so. Leukemia can’t be cured.”
Everyone was taking turns, deliberately provoking Cecilia with their words.
Cecilia clenched her fists tightly. The illness that plagued Elliot was her sore spot. It was also the subject she didn’t know how to retort to.
Elliot immediately realized the women held ill intentions at first glance. He couldn’t help but voice out, “Mommy, have these madams never been to school?”
When Cecilia came to her senses, she instantly understood Elliot’s implication. Yet, she feigned confusion.
“Sweetie, why would you ask such a thing? They are all honor students. Many of them have returned after studying abroad.”
The Rainsworth family, be it men or were illiterate.
All the women couldn’t help women, placed great emphasis on education. There was no way they
All the women couldn’t help but giggle. “Eli, I’m a Kentridge University graduate, you know.”
“Exactly, there’s not a single fool in our Rainsworth family,” everyone explained.
Elliot looked at them with wide
Yes. His words took them by surprise.
“Do none of you have parents, then?”
Everyone became even more confused. “Eli, why
Unaware of Elliot’s” they asked our of curiosity.
Would you think that?” they asked.
After all, they didn’t know how scheming a child of just over four years old could be.
Hence, they were taken aback by Elliot’s ton.
and above all, to refrain from speaking ill of others.”
Everyone was dumbstruck.
Elliot continued, “My teacher also said only those who lacked upbringing would constantly speak ill of others.”
Everyone finally understood then that Elliot was criticizing them for their lack of manners and even
casually included their parents in his repri
The group of women, who were initially realization.
bag with confidence, wore grim expressions at the
At that time, Cecilia added insult to injury. “Eli, you mustn’t speak nonsense. These are your aunts, their parents must have been too busy and overlooked the importance of good manners.”
“Cecilia, how could you say such a thing?” Someone finally couldn’t hold back anymore.
Cecilia turned to look at her. “What’s wrong with what I said? Is it only okay for you to talk about Eli, but not for me to talk about you?”
“My child is sick, but what’s it to you?” Cecilia bluntly retorted.
For a moment, all the women were at a loss for words, their gazes collectively shifting toward Cassandra
They had come over to aide Cassandra.
It was Cassandra who said she feared being bullied by Cecilia because she was lower in the family hierarchy.
Just as Cassandra was about to speak, Elena’s voice sounded from behind them, “Who’s speaking ill of Eli?”
Elena was wondering why she hadn’t seen Elliot when she knew he would attend, but as soon as she got within hearing range, she caught Cecilia that someone had been badmouthing Eli.
Cassandra was about to explain when Elliot interrupted, “Grandma Elena, just now these madams said I have leukemia and called me a short–lived wr*tch.”