Chapter 2074

Cecilia opened her mouth to offer to accompany Elliot, yet Nathaniel’s low voice arrived first, cutting gently through the clatter of dishes. “You’re not a toddler anymore. Off you go on your own.”

Elliot answered with an obedient little hum before slipping off his stool and padding toward the restroom corridor, the tassels on his monkey mask bobbing with every determined step.

The moment he disappeared around the corner, Cecilia’s shoulders stiffened. She turned to Nathaniel. “Would you mind trailing the kid? If some creep sets eyes on him, what then?”

Nathaniel met her gaze, calm and steady. “Relax. Security here is airtight, and he’s got a bodyguard shadowing him. Nothing will happen.”

Assured that a guard was in tow, Cecilia allowed a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding to ease out.

Only then did she notice how tightly Nathaniel’s jaw was set. “You look upset. Something wrong? Work trouble?”

“No. I’m perfectly fine,” Nathaniel replied, voice even, expression unreadable.