Chapter 607: Please Do Not Be Mad

“Daddy, Mommy, please stop fighting,” Elliot pleaded, his eyes already brimming with tears. Both Cecilia and Nathaniel fell silent.

With a pitiful look, Elliot turned to Cecilia. “Mommy, I don’t want to go to kindergarten anymore. Please don’t blame Daddy. He only agreed because he couldn’t bear to see me upset.”

Cecilia was distressed. "He’s making it sound like I’m fine with seeing him upset! I took care of him for years! Why can’t I compare to his father, who has only been around for a few months?"

“Mommy, please don’t be mad,” Elliot said, humbling himself to divert her attention and help Nathaniel. He hoped his adorableness would calm her anger. Unfortunately, it didn't work.

“Eli, if you want to go to kindergarten, then go. But if anything happens, you must drop out immediately,” Cecilia said, walking past him instead of hugging him.

Elliot panicked, realizing Cecilia was angry at both Nathaniel and him. Seeking solitude, Cecilia retreated to the music room, shutting the door.

Jonathan criticized Elliot. “Are you out of your mind? Mommy raised you, yet you defended Nathaniel?”

“Jon, don’t you want a complete family?” Elliot retorted. “Do you like being labeled an unwanted child?”

Jonathan fell silent. A moment later, he said, “I’ll only call him ‘Daddy’ when Mommy is ready to accept him.”

“Jon…” Elliot began.

“Stop that. It doesn’t work on me,” Jonathan interrupted, settling on the couch and flipping through a book.

Meanwhile, Nathaniel instructed Mason to find a fully equipped kindergarten for Elliot.

Elliot waited by the music room door, knowing he’d hurt Cecilia. She emerged after a long time to find him curled up, nodding off.

“Eli, why are you sitting here?” she asked.

“Mommy,” Elliot woke instantly, producing a small bouquet of flowers. “Mommy, please don’t be mad anymore. I love you more than Daddy. I’m not going to kindergarten anymore.”

Cecilia’s sorrow was palpable. She embraced him. “Eli, you and your brother are my everything. How could I ever be mad at you? I’m just upset that I couldn’t give you a healthy body. If you were like your brother, you’d be able to do anything you wanted.”

Relieved, Elliot patted Cecilia’s shoulder. “Mommy, don’t be sad. I’ll get better soon. When I do, can we travel abroad as a family? I’d like to see the ocean.”

“All right,” Cecilia agreed.

Engrossed in their conversation, they didn't notice Nathaniel until Elliot looked up and said, “Daddy.”

Cecilia, startled, wiped away tears. Elliot, ever tactful, excused himself. “Mommy, I’m thirsty. I’m going to get some water.”

He left them alone. Nathaniel approached Cecilia. “I’ve arranged a kindergarten for Eli. It’s equipped with professional medical facilities, and I’ll have someone supervising him around the clock.”