Chapter 2044

Cecilia heard the news and, startled, went in search of Nathaniel. “How did you persuade Nicholas to agree?”

She remembered how every past attempt had met an unmovable wall.

Nathaniel did not mention the way he had bowed his head and begged Nicholas.

“Maybe his conscience woke up,” he said lightly. “I only told him how well Meredith treats Dahlia.”

Cecilia heaved a sigh. “Let’s hope he truly turns over a new leaf.”

“Mm.” Nathaniel nodded once.

He spoke the hope, yet worry gnawed at him. Nicholas was not a man who shifted easily. Surrounded by shadows and no friends, he had built walls Nathaniel feared might never fall.