When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1212 Isolating The Mother

“Felix, come here!” Miranda shouted at her son, completely ignoring Cecilia.

Felix clung to Cecilia, shaking his head. “I’m not going over there. If I do, you’ll hit me.”

Miranda was so furious that she could hardly contain herself. But, not wanting to give Cecilia any reason to mock her, she softened her tone and said, “Felix, I was just too angry earlier. Come over here, I promise I won’t hit you.”

Still suspicious, Felix kept his distance, his eyes fixed on her. “No way. You’re trying to trick me again.

With that, Felix dashed away like a flash. Miranda, on the verge of losing her temper, was left standing there in frustration. She stormed after him, deliberately bumping Cecilia’s shoulder as she passed by.

Cecilia didn’t give Miranda any attention. Instead, she went to find Meredith and the other mothers. As soon as they spotted her, Meredith and a few of the others waved her over.

However, some of the mothers–those who had taken bribes from Miranda–pretended not to see Cecilia at all.

They had heard that Miranda’s father–in–law was about to become the second in command at Orion Corporation, and with rumors swirling that Nicholas might lose his position, they were eager to get on Miranda’s good side.

“Ceci, come sit with us,” Meredith said. “We’ll be heading to the suburbs together soon.”

“Sure,” Cecilia replied.

As she approached, Priscilla leaned in and whispered, Ms. Cecilia, I need to tell you something. Earlier, Miranda told the other mothers that if they isolate you, she’ll make sure their husbands get business deals with Orion Corporation.”

Priscilla, who had been on the fence before, had clearly made up her mind. She believed there was something special about Cecilia and was certain Miranda couldn’t compete with her.

“Forget about isolating the kids. They’re now isolating the mother,” Cecilia remarked, glancing at the group of mothers.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

They had been chatting and laughing until they noticed her watching them. Then, they abruptly stopped talking and shifted further away.

“Don’t mind them,” Helen said.

People only care about themselves. The moment their own interests were threatened, they would forget all about what was right.

Just then, the teacher called out, letting everyone know it was time to board the bus for the field trip.

As Cecilia made her way onto the bus, she failed to spot Nathaniel. She thought he wasn’t going to show up and regretted even telling him about the event.

It had been a while since Jonathan had spent any real time with Cecilia. Sitting next to her brought the boy a great deal of comfort.

“Mommy, have you been taking your vitamins and calcium tablets?” Jonathan asked with a concerned look.

Cecilia replied, “Of course I have. You remind me all the time.”

“But did you take them today?” Jonathan pressed.

Realizing she hadn’t taken them yet, she reluctantly reached for them under his watchful eye.

Meredith, sitting nearby, observed the interaction between Cecilia and her son, then looked at her own. stepson, Conrad, who was absorbed in his mobile game, paying no attention to her at all.

“Conrad, stop playing with your phone. It’s bad for your eyes,” Meredith said gently.

Without even looking up, Conrad replied with a cold tone, “I like it. None of your business.”

Meredith frowned. “What do you mean it’s none of my business? I’m your mother.”

Conrad finally looked up, his expression indifferent. “You’re not my mom. My mom is way prettier than you.”

Conrad’s mother had been nothing more than a mistress, and Conrad, an illegitimate child. If it weren’t for Meredith’s kindness, he would’ve been living a much tougher life with his birth mother.