When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1897 Single Or Not

Queenie could feel how much Cecilia cared for her. She didn't turn her down, accepting the fruit one bite at a time. Even though her mouth had a bitter taste now, the fruit her daughter had washed with her own hands tasted sweet.

"This is really good," Queenie said with a smile.

Cecilia was careful not to let her eat too much at once, worried it might upset her later. After feeding her a bit, she held onto her arm.

At this point, their relationship had grown so close that there was no awkwardness between them—just warmth and familiarity. Maybe that was what people meant when they said blood was thicker than water.

Queenie gently stroked Cecilia's head. "Ceci, how did things go with Nathaniel?" "Everything's settled. Nathaniel took care of it all," Cecilia said.

"That's good. I told you not to stress about it," Queenie said. "Nathaniel's a strong kid. He's not the kind they can push around."noveldrama

"Yeah, that's true." Cecilia nodded.

The two chatted for quite a while. Then came a knock at the door.

Cecilia got up to answer it, and there stood Scorpius with his hands full of food. Scorpius hadn't expected to see Cecilia there, and his expression shifted slightly.

"Ms. Cecilia."

"Uncle Scorpius," Cecilia greeted him politely.

Back when things had been more formal, she called him by his first name or Mr. Jiminez. Now, using the more familiar term caught Scorpius off guard.

He smiled softly. "Are you here taking care of Mdm. Queenie?" He'd seen the news. He knew something had happened to Nathaniel. "How's Mr. Rainsworth doing?"

"He's fine now," Cecilia answered.

"That's good to hear," Scorpius replied, though he looked a little out of place, still standing at the door.

Cecilia knew he truly cared for her mom. Seeing him like that, she said, "I was actually just thinking of getting some air. Since you're here, would you mind sitting with my mom and chatting for a bit?"

"Of course," Scorpius agreed right away.

Only then did Cecilia head out.

Once she was gone, Scorpius carefully stepped inside the room. He closed the door and sat down beside Queenie. He visited her now and then, and each time, he could see how much she'd changed.

She used to be so full of life. Now, lying there in her hospital gown, her thin frame made her look so fragile.

"Scorpius, you're here," Queenie said, breaking the silence as she watched him come in.

Scorpius nodded quickly. He didn't know what to say. "Is there anything you'd like to eat? I can go get it."

Queenie let out a quiet laugh. "I've eaten plenty. No cravings at the moment."

"All right then," Scorpius muttered, unsure of what else to say, though his eyes were clearly filled with concern.

Queenie knew what he was trying to say, and she tried to ease his worry. "I'm okay, really. You don't have to look so serious. You never used to be this solemn."

Scorpius lowered his head, staying quiet.

Queenie sighed. "You've got so many good qualities, but you're just so stubborn. I set up a blind date for you a few days ago. Why didn't you go?" She sounded just like an older sister or a mother, scolding him gently.

Still looking down, Scorpius answered, a bit annoyed, "I don't want to get married. At my age, what's the point?"

"Exactly because you're older now, you shouldn't stay alone forever," Queenie said, as she had so many times before. But no matter what she said, Scorpius never listened.

He clenched his fists. "You don't need to worry about whether I'm single.'

Queenie frowned. "Fine. If I'm not allowed to interfere in your love life, then don't worry about my health

either. You don't need to keep visiting me. Every time you show up, you just get me worked up!