Chapter 530: What Did I Do?

After hearing Nathaniel’s words, Cecilia bit his arm. She didn’t apply much pressure, but it still hurt. Nathaniel gently patted her back. “What did I do in my dream?”

Cecilia slowly released him, her throat hoarse. “You asked me to abort the children.”

“Silly, that won’t happen.” Although Cecilia didn’t admit it, he was sure they were their children. How could he bear to have Cecilia abort their children?

Cecilia looked up. “Nathaniel, promise me that even if you recover your memory, you won’t harm my children, Jon and Eli. Okay?”

“Okay, I promise. If I hurt the children, I’ll die a horrible death.”

Nathaniel was about to confess his recovered memory, but hesitated. What if she left? She was staying out of pity for his amnesia and blindness.

With his promise, Cecilia felt reassured and fell asleep in his arms.

On the other side, Stella spent the night drowning her sorrows after Cecilia’s reply. Her friend Yvette found her surrounded by empty bottles. Worried, Yvette asked, “Stella, why did you drink so much?”

Stella hugged Yvette. “Yvie, what should I do? Nathaniel doesn’t like me anymore. No one likes me.” She’d invited Yvette to a high-society party; Nathaniel and Zachary ignored her, and Nicholas was too dangerous. She needed a new, powerful man. Nicholas had mentioned Nathaniel might be at the party, but hadn’t given her an invitation, threatening to abandon her if she couldn’t secure one herself.

Seeing Stella’s distress, Yvette comforted her. “Stella, don’t be sad. You’re outstanding. Plenty of men would love you; you can find someone better.” Yvette never believed Stella was a bad person.

Stella nodded. “But right now, I don’t know where to meet someone who loves me.”

“There’s a party tonight. I’ll give you my invitation. Those men won’t be able to ignore you.” Yvette, already engaged, disliked such parties.

Stella was grateful. “Yvie, thank you so much.”

“We’re friends; no need for formalities.”

After receiving the invitation, Stella prepared early. Mason arrived at Daltonia Villa to deliver another invitation.

“Mr. Rainsworth, this year’s party is hosted by the Murdocks. Mason Murdock, their eldest son, personally delivered the invitation. I think he has ulterior motives.” The Rainsworths and Murdocks were rivals, and Mason was particularly cunning, often betraying them. Though his methods were underhanded, his influence had peaked. His brother, Francis, outwardly pleasant but sleazy, was secretly involved with many actresses, despite his engagement to Yvette.

Nathaniel, initially uninterested in parties, was intrigued by Mason’s words. “Let’s see what he’s up to.”