Chapter 2167

Chapter 2167

Nathaniel looked up from his plate, his gaze hard as ice against stone as it landed on the boy. “Don’t push your luck.”

Elliot’s lower lip trembled, his excitement collapsing into a defeated pout.

Cecilia’s heart tightened. She shot Nathaniel a warning look, then turned back to her son. “Elliot, if you want friends to come over, of course you can invite them.”

Joy flickered back across the child’s face, though he still glanced at Nathaniel, quietly seeking final approval.

Nathaniel would never contradict Cecilia in front of the children, and they all knew it.

“Fine,” he said at last, his voice noticeably softer. “Have them over.”