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Too Late To Call Me Daughter Chapter 10
Cecilia’s POVMother let out a broken sob. Hearing her cry hurt more than I expected. But I knew if I softened now, I would betray myself—and everyone who had helped me when I had nothing.After a while, Mother calmed down and stood slowly. “I was wrong to come here thinking I could persuade you,” she whispered. “I don’t have the right to tell you what to do anymore. I’m sorry… please forgive me.”Then she turned and hurried toward the door.Sebastian rose too. He looked torn, ready to follow her—but he stopped and faced me. “Why didn’t you tell us earlier?” he asked quietly. “We would have—”“You would have what?” I met his eyes. “Listened?”A bitter smile curved my lips. “Do you remember what you did that day? You dragged me downstairs and forced me to apologize to Eva.”His face drained of color.“You shoved me in front of her and forced me down at her feet,” I said. “Like I was the one who needed to beg.”He lowered his head. “I’m sorry, Cecilia. I didn’t think…”“Go.” I turned awa
Too Late To Call Me Daughter Chapter 9
Cecilia’s POVI realized soon what Adam told me today wasn’t something he casually heard from my mother. No. Papa must have sent him. If Papa couldn’t persuade me himself, he would send someone who once mattered to me.And Adam came. He might not have broken our engagement. He might not have married Eva. But that didn’t mean he loved me enough.If he had, he wouldn’t have left that night with my family. He wouldn’t have sided with Eva when I was the one on the floor, struggling to breathe.He loved me, perhaps. But he loved his ambition more. His alliances and his future.If I were just Cecilia—without the Thornwood name—he would never have searched this far. He would already be looking for someone else.Strangely, none of that hurt anymore.My family were cowards. My fiancé was selfish. And I had accepted it.Adam sighed heavily. “Cece, don’t make this harder than it has to be. You don’t have to work like this. You’re a Thornwood.”I laughed softly. “That’s only in your eyes.”I looke
Too Late To Call Me Daughter Chapter 8
Cecilia’s POVFor the past two years, I traveled. I worked wherever I could. I learned to stand on my own. Eventually, I settled in Mexico and bought a small restaurant by the sea. Now I run it myself.I’ve always loved cooking. Back then, I gave it up to help my family’s business. I thought loyalty mattered more than passion.Turns out, passion saved me.The restaurant isn’t big. Just a few tables, an open kitchen, sunlight spilling in through wide windows. I manage everything myself.And for the first time in my life, I can say this honestly— I am content.I thought my life would stay quiet like this. Until the bell above the door rang yesterday.“Cecilia?”I looked up from the counter.Adam stood in the doorway, staring at me like he’d seen a ghost. His eyes were filled with shock… and something that looked like relief.“Cece,” he breathed. “Is it really you?”He crossed the room in a few quick strides and grabbed my shoulders, searching my face. “Cece…”I was too stunned to move.
Too Late To Call Me Daughter Chapter 7
Cecilia’s POV“Cecilia, stay with me.” Dr. May’s voice cut through the darkness.I was too tired to open my eyes.“May…” I whispered, barely managing her name.Strong hands lifted me slightly. Something cold touched my lips.A few seconds later, the pressure in my chest eased just enough for me to force my eyes open.I was still in the basement.May was beside me. Two nurses hovered nearby.The moment she saw my eyes open, May leaned closer, fingers at my wrist. “Cece, can you hear me? I gave you a pill. You need to come with me to the hospital for a full check.”I grabbed her sleeve weakly. “May… help me.”Her brow furrowed. “Help you how?”“Take me away from here…” My voice faded before I could finish.She glanced toward the door. My father’s guards were stationed outside. They hadn’t entered only because May had insisted she needed space to perform emergency treatment.In this moment, I understood this would be my only chance to disappear. If Papa returned before I left, I would nev
Too Late To Call Me Daughter Chapter 6
Adam’s POVI hadn’t heard from Cece since the day at the hospital.I’d sent her message after message—so many I stopped counting. She never replied.At first, I was angry. Now, I was worried.If she wasn’t dead… and she wasn’t at the mansion… where could she be?In the end, I decided to return to the Thornwood mansion one more time. Don and Isabella weren’t home. Only Eva and Sebastian were there.Eva suggested we talk privately. I didn’t think much of it. I followed her upstairs to her room.She closed the door behind us.Even then, I didn’t sense anything wrong.Not until she took my hand and led me toward her bed.That’s when something felt off.I pulled my hand back. “What are you doing, Eva?”She smiled. It wasn’t the soft, innocent smile I was used to. It was different, it was playful and calculating.“You know Cece’s been gone for a while now,” she said lightly.“So?” I frowned. Being alone with her suddenly felt uncomfortable.“Papa was furious at her,” she continued, studying
Too Late To Call Me Daughter Chapter 5
Adam’s POV“Wait,” Don called from behind us. “I’m coming as well.”Eva and Sebastian exchanged a glance, neither of them looking particularly eager. But in the end, they followed.We left the store together after Don purchased the necklace and the diamond earrings.As we stepped outside, I couldn’t shake the strange feeling settling in my chest.Eva had always seemed kind, thoughtful, and gentle. But when her own sister was in the hands of the doctors, she hadn’t looked worried at all. She’d looked indifferent—almost cold—as if Cece meant nothing to her. I shook the thought away. I was probably overthinking. Cece had pushed everyone away for years. Maybe Eva was worried—just not showing it.“If she’s acting up again,” Don muttered in the car, “she won’t be getting a gift.”He sounded stern, but I noticed the tight line between his brows. He was worried. He just didn’t know how to show it.When we arrived at the mansion, an ambulance was parked right outside the gate.I didn’t wait fo
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