Chapter 392 Return To The Rainsworth Residence
In the past, Cecilia had always been expected to accompany Nathaniel to the Rainsworth residence for major holidays, especially for New Year’s. But this time, she didn’t want to go.
“I’m swamped and don’t have time to go. If Nathaniel wants to, you’re welcome to come pick him up, Cecilia said curtly before abruptly ending the call.
On the other end, Elena stared at her phone, seething with anger. “She’s becoming more and more unruly. If Nathaniel hadn’t lost his memory, he’d never tolerate this behavior!”
The secretary, sensing Elena’s fury, asked quietly, “Should we go retrieve Mr. Nathaniel then?”
“Yes,” Elena snapped. “If Cecilia doesn’t want to come back, so be it, but Nathaniel must. He’s the eldest heir of the Rainsworth family, after all.”
In truth, Elena wasn’t keen on having Nathaniel attend the event that night. With his blindness and memory loss, she found it rather embarrassing.
However, Niel had specifically requested Nathaniel’s presence.
Despite not having been involved in the family business for many years, Niel still wielded considerable influence within the company and had a network of trusted aides. His directives were not to be ignored.
“But what if Mr. Nathaniel doesn’t want to come back?” the secretary asked cautiously.
“Then just tie him up and bring him back if necessary. Are you telling me you can’t manage a blind man?” Elena snapped, her frustration evident.
The secretary fell silent.
Meanwhile, in Sparaville, Cecilia informed Nathaniel about Elena’s call, asking him to return to the Rainsworth residence.
Elliot, with a hint of confusion, asked, “Mommy, didn’t you say Mr. Rainsworth was an orphan?”
Cecilia paused to come up with a suitable response, then gently patted Elliot’s head. “He was abandoned.”
Elliot’s eyes widened in understanding. “Oh, so now his mother wants him to come home, is that it?”
“You can say that,” Cecilia said, glancing at Nathaniel.
At that moment, Elliot turned to Nathaniel and said, “Mr. Rainsworth, if that’s the case, why don’t you go back to your mother? We’d prefer to have our mommy to ourselves.”
Elliot’s words were as innocent as ever, and Nathaniel responded calmly, “Only a child would seek out their mother.”
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Elliot immediately pouted, clearly ready to argue.
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Noticing the tension rising, Cecilia quickly stepped in to prevent yet another argument. “All right, Eli, why don’t you and your brother go change? We’ll head out to play later.”
“Nathaniel, you should go get changed too and return home with your mother,” Cecilia instructed.
Nathaniel was stunned. She’s sending me away already?
“I’m not going back,” he said.
As Elliot followed Jonathan up the staircase, he overheard the conversation and muttered with annoyance, “Hmph, how shameless!”
Nathaniel paid no mind to Elliot’s comment. He firmly grasped Cecilia’s hand, ignoring the curious gazes around them. “Is it because of last night…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Cecilia quickly covered his mouth, aware that the caregiver. was still present. The caregiver, understanding the situation, took the ravioli to Martha’s room.
Cecilia slowly withdrew her hand and said, “Can you please stop talking nonsense?”
Nathaniel looked at her, confused. “I just wanted to ask if you’re upset because I swatted Eli’s bottom last night. What did you think I was going to say?”
Cecilia stiffened. “No, it’s nothing. I just think that since it’s New Year’s Day and your mother wants
you to go home, you should. You can come back once the celebration is over.”
Elena was relentless, and if Nathaniel chose not to return, she might show up with a group of people to force him back. If she encountered the two kids when she came, things would become. tricky.
Nathaniel let out a quiet sigh of relief. “All right,” he agreed.
Later that afternoon, shortly after Cecilia had taken the two little ones out, a convoy of luxury cars appeared outside Martha’s house. The commotion drew curious glances from the neighbors.
Nathaniel settled into one of the cars, where he was greeted with respectful deference. “Mr. Nathaniel.”
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On this New Year’s Day, the Rainsworth family had organized only a private feast. Besides a few direct relatives, no one else was invited. Nevertheless, the manor was bustling with activity.
Niel Rainsworth, the patriarch of the family, sat at the head of the table, attentively peeling apples for his great–grandson, Felix, showering him with affection.
Felix, with an air of haughty aloofness, pointed at a bead bracelet held by a middle–aged man and demanded, “Great–grandpa, I want that one.”
The middle–aged man, Niel’s brother’s son, held the bracelet close and replied reluctantly, “Felix,
isn’t
this toy. If you really like it, I can send you a box of new ones tomorrow.”
He had spent eight years crafting this bead bracelet; there was no way he’d give it to a spoiled. child.
“No. I want this one… Please, Great–Grandpa…” the boy persisted.
Niel quickly patted his great–grandson’s hand, reassuring him, “All right, all right.”
He then cast a sidelong glance at the middle–aged man, who, though clearly reluctant, handed the bead bracelet over to the four–year–old.
Felix barely touched the bracelet before tossing it to the ground, where the beads shattered and scattered across the floor. “This is no fun. What a lousy thing,” he declared dismissively.
The middle–aged man felt his heart shatter, but he dared not show his frustration toward the only heir of the Rainsworth family. With Niel being the sole bearer of the family line and his brothers having no daughters, Felix was indulged and treated like royalty.
Felix’s parents, Adrian and Miranda, wore smug expressions.
At that moment, a figure with a cool yet gentle demeanor entered the room. “Grandpa.”
Seeing the man who resembled Nathaniel, Felix immediately straightened up and behaved himself.
“Take a seat.” Niel’s expression darkened at the sight of Nicholas.
Over the past few months, Nicholas had deceived everyone, playing everyone like a fiddle.
After Nicholas arrived, the others followed suit. Niel, growing increasingly impatient since Nathaniel had yet to appear, asked Elena, “Where’s Nathaniel?”
“He’s on his way,” Elena replied.
Everyone in the Rainsworth family was eager to see Nathaniel. They were curious about how someone as proud as Nathaniel could agree to being impersonated and even willingly transfer his shares. The other descendants, who had been dealt with sternly by Nathaniel in the past, could scarcely imagine such a turn of events.
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On the road, Nathaniel called Mason. When Mason learned that Nathaniel was returning alone to the Rainsworth residence, he was anxious. “Mr. Rainsworth, you’re going alone? What if something happens to you?”
Mason knew that some individuals in the Rainsworth family were notorious for their duplicity; outwardly friendly but estranged at heart.
“Don’t worry. I’m no threat to them now,” Nathaniel reassured Mason.
Mason understood Nathaniel’s meaning. Plus, with Elena at the Rainsworth residence, Mason was confident she would ensure her son stayed out of trouble.
Nevertheless, Mason remained uneasy. Nathaniel’s blindness left him vulnerable, and with so many people he had offended in the past, he was concerned that they might seize the opportunity to insult him.
Determined to help, Mason left the office, considering who could assist in safeguarding Nathaniel.
Ultimately, Mason could only think of Cecilia. As Nathaniel’s wife, she was one of the few people; with the privilege to visit the Rainsworth residence.
Fortunately, Cecilia was easy to find, as she was out with the two kids.
Seeing them dining at the mall, Mason approached them without hesitation.
“Mrs. Rainsworth,” he called out. At the sound of his voice, both children turned to look at him in unison.
For a brief moment, Mason felt as though he was being scrutinized by two miniature Nathaniels, as if he had interrupted their mother–son bonding time.
Cecilia looked up, puzzled. “Mr. Sanders? What’s wrong?”
Mason’s concern was evident. “You let Mr. Rainsworth go to the Rainsworth residence alone?”
Cecilia’s brow furrowed. “Is there a problem?”
“Of course there’s a problem,” Mason said, ignoring the kids. “Mr. Rainsworth has offended quite a few people in the past. If he goes back there alone, he could face significant humiliation.”
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Despite Mason’s remark, Cecelia remained calm. Humiliation?
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“What does that have to do with me?” she questioned. Back when I was at the Rainsworth residence, I endured all kinds of humiliations, yet Nathaniel never came to ту aid.
Mason choked up.
He lowered his voice. “Since Mr. Rainsworth once saved you, could you please help him?”
At that moment, Cecelia was reminded of the time abroad when Nathaniel had helped her handle the situation with Simon.
She fell silent for a moment before responding. “What could I possibly do even if I were to go? One is blind, the other is hard of hearing. Are you sure I could be of any help to him?”
Cecelia was bluntly pointing out the harsh reality. The Rainsworth family, with their high societal status and prestige, would neither respect her nor pay any attention to her requests.
Her response rendered Mason speechless for a moment.
Assuming he was about to give up, Cecelia stood up, ready to settle the bill.
Suddenly, Mason interjected, “I’d feel much more at ease with you around.”
Mason knew that Cecelia was a resilient person, capable of maintaining control over everything at Rainsworth Manor.
Before Cecelia could respond, Elliot chimed in, “Mommy, Mr. Rainsworth is so pitiful since everyone abandoned him. Can’t you help him?”
Jonathan was somewhat confused, wondering why her brother had suddenly decided to take their useless father’s side.
“All right then. I’ll take the two kids home first.” Cecelia agreed upon hearing Elliot’s words.
Mason promptly footed the bill before taking them to his car.
After sending the children home, Cecelia instructed Sven–to escort her to Rainsworth Manor.
Upon reaching home, Jonathan couldn’t help but question Elliot. “Why did you want Mommy to help our sc*mbag daddy? What if someone takes advantage of her?”
“Jon, I’d like to visit Rainsworth Manor too. Can you think of a way to get us there?” Elliot suddenly asked.
Only then did Jonathan understand his intention. He immediately rejected the idea. “No. It’s too risky.”
“Nothing ventured, nothing gained,” Elliot replied with utmost seriousness. “How can we seek
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revenge and reclaim what’s rightfully ours if we don’t understand the Rainsworth family?”
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Deep down, he blamed the Rainsworths and his good–for–nothing father for his mother’s misfortune and their life in exile. He held them responsible for the absence of a father figure and his illness.
“I’ve been to Rainsworth Manor plenty of times; there’s nothing new to discover about them. You’re unwell, so you should get some rest,” Jonathan said indifferently before heading straight to his room.
However, Elliot was not ready to give up just yet. He quickly began formulating a plan.
While Jonathan was taking a bath, Elliot seized the opportunity to use his phone watch. He went online to find the contact number for Elena’s secretary and made the call.
Once the call connected, Elliot began speaking to the secretary. “Hi, I’m looking for Grandma Elena. This is Jon speaking.”
Since Jonathan had previously informed him about Elena’s situation, Elliot knew exactly what to
say.
Elena’s secretary recognized Jonathan’s phone number and promptly relayed the call to Elena.
“Grandma Elena, Happy New Year!” Elliot greeted her warmly. “I miss you. Can I come and visit you?”
Hearing the endearing voice on the phone, Elena was instantly overjoyed. “All right. I’ll have someone pick you up right away.”
“It’s okay. I can go over by myself,” Elliot replied. “Could you have someone open the door for me once I’ve arrived?”
After finishing his conversation with Elena, Elliot hung up the phone and carefully set Jonathan’s watch aside.
“Jon, I’m going to sleep now,” he said.
After lying to Jonathan, Elliot put on multiple layers of clothing and shoes, then shut his room door, feigning sleep. Once he was sure Jonathan wouldn’t suspect anything, he quietly left the room, hailed a taxi, and headed toward Rainsworth Manor.
While the cold wind howled outside the car window, a sharp glint was evident in Elliot’s gaze.
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Meanwhile, at Rainsworth Manor, Elena was in high spirits after receiving the call.
She hadn’t expected Jonathan to take the initiative to approach her, given that he had always acted aloof during their previous encounters.
At that moment, Nathaniel had not yet arrived, and people in the manor began whispering various speculations. “Is Nathaniel not coming? He agreed to come, didn’t he? How could he not honor his promise? He’s not the kind of person to break his word, though…”
“Haven’t you heard the rumors? Nathaniel has lost his sight. He would make a fool of himself if he came,” another person uttered.
“No way! Are you serious?” The room buzzed with curiosity.
If the rumors proved to be true, the unfolding drama promised to be far more intriguing than anyone had anticipated.
Finally, the butler led Nathaniel into the residence.
Everyone’s gaze shifted toward the entrance as a man dressed in luxurious attire appeared. Although his clothes were opulent, his usually sharp eyes lacked their former luster. He had to rely on the butler to guide him into the living hall.
Nathaniel didn’t address anyone upon his arrival.
Elena stepped forward and said to Niel, “Dad, Nathaniel is here. The doctor advised him to rest more after the car accident. We should let him rest, shouldn’t we?”
When Niel saw that Nathaniel could no longer see, he chose not to make things difficult for him. Just as he was about to let Nathaniel leave, Adrian, who had been standing by, spoke up. “Aunt Elena, Nathaniel doesn’t get out often. Why don’t we spend some time together? There’s no need to rush sending him home.”
Others, too, chimed in. “Yeah, we all want to have a chat with Nathaniel.”
Elena cast a somewhat displeased glance at Niel.
Niel, leaning on his cane, stood up. “We still have to proceed with the ceremony after dinner. He can rest afterward. Elena, come to my study right now.”
“All right,” Elena responded, understanding that Niel was likely to find fault with her.
As soon as she left, everyone started discussing Nathaniel in hushed whispers, even though he was just a stone’s throw away. Meanwhile, Nicholas sat quietly, sipping his coffee and observing the scene with indifferent detachment.
Moments later, Adrian approached Nathaniel. “Nathaniel, I didn’t expect you’d end up like this.”
Hearing those words, Nathaniel’s expression turned icy. “And you are?”
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Adrian paused for a moment, assuming Nathaniel couldn’t see him. “I’m Adrian. Can’t you recognize my voice?”
Nathaniel searched through his memories, eventually recalling this good–for–nothing cousin of his. Adrian…
“Yes, I remember now, Half a year ago, your real estate business had just gone under. Did you manage to start up a new company?”
Adrian choked up upon hearing that,
His wife, Miranda, immediately stepped forward to speak on behalf of her husband. “Nathaniel, I understand that coming to terms with your blindness and losing control of the company must be difficult, but please don’t take out your frustration on my husband. After all, he wasn’t the one who took your position. If you need to vent, you should direct it toward him instead.”
Miranda’s gaze shifted to Nicholas, who remained engrossed in his coffee.
Nathaniel, having no desire to engage further with these individuals, lifted his foot, preparing to leave.
Suddenly, Adrian blatantly extended his leg in front of Nathaniel, intending to trip him make a fool of him.
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and
“What are you doing, Daddy? You’re going to trip Uncle Nathaniel,” an unexpected voice chimed. in. It was none other than Felix.
Adrian’s expression stiffened.
Everyone else found his act disdainful. Nathaniel, sensing something was wrong, halted in hist tracks.
Immediately, Miranda pulled Felix aside and suggested that he should go outside to play.
At that moment, Nathaniel instructed the butler to guide him to a place where he could sit.
The surrounding chatter, a discordant blend of sympathy, mockery, and disdain, cut through the air like shards of glass.
Nathaniel couldn’t help but clench his fists. I’ll remember every bit of this. Soon, they’ll pay for how they treated me.
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Adrian saw Nathaniel sitting alone to the side and remained relentlessly persistent.
He could still remember how Nathaniel once carried himself with an air of invincibility before his troubles began.
Glancing over at Nicholas and noticing that he made no move to intervene on Nathaniel’s behalf, Adrian boldly approached with a glass of wine in hand.
“Nathaniel, if you drink the wine from my hand and apologize to me now, I’ll let bygones be bygones.” Adrian swirled the red wine in his hand, spat into it, and then offered it up.
Nathaniel didn’t even lift his head to acknowledge him.
When Adrian realized he was being completely ignored, he was instantly infuriated. Leaning down, he lowered his voice and sneered, “Do you still see yourself as the old Nathaniel? Crushing you now is as easy as squashing an ant. You’d better learn your place.”
Others around cast glances their way, but none dared to step forward and offer help.
Nathaniel’s hand gradually tightened, clenching into a fist. He was just about to swing it toward Adrian, when suddenly, a familiar voice echoed.
“Nathaniel, why are you here alone? Why didn’t you wait for me?”
It was Cecilia.
Cecilia had just arrived when she saw Nathaniel sitting quietly in the corner, being bullied by others.
She remembered how Nathaniel had once helped her in the past. Now, he was suffering from amnesia and blindness and was still the father of her two children. She couldn’t just stand by and watch him be taken advantage of.
When Nathaniel heard Cecilia’s voice, he immediately unclenched his fists, stood up, and put on a pitiful facade as he walked toward her, saying, “Ceci, I thought you wouldn’t come.”
Cecilia’s sudden arrival caught everyone’s attention. Even Nicholas, who had been quietly sipping his coffee at the head of the table, shifted his gaze toward them.
He swallowed hard, suddenly feeling as if the coffee in his hand had grown warmer.
Cecilia approached Nathaniel, naturally taking his hand in hers. She then turned to Adrian, her eyes locking onto his slightly mischievous expression. “Adrian, Nathaniel hasn’t fully recovered yet, so he shouldn’t be drinking. Why don’t you have it instead?”
She had seen Adrian spit into his drink.
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Yet, he remained exceptionally calm, a faint smile in his eyes. “You know, Ceci, you could never get enough of these cupcakes. Look, I saved this one just for you.”
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