Chapter 554 Her Suspects
Magnus spotted some fresh flowers nearby and took a seat.
“After seeing the news and asking around, Mom and I found out that something happened to you. and my nephew,” explained Magnus.
He then feigned confusion and asked, “How come you have a child and didn’t tell us? Where did the child go?”
Cecilia had already arranged for Zachary and Vivian to take Jonathan to Sinclair Manor, where it was safer for Jonathan.
“If my memory serves me right, Mdm. Paula and I haven’t been mother and daughter for a long
time now.”
“What are you talking about, such childish remarks? Can you simply deny blood relations just because you say so?” Magnus pulled out a card and handed it to Cecilia. “Mom sent this for you. She wants you to buy some nutritional supplements and take care of yourself.”
Cecilia didn’t take the card.
Over the years, she never believed that Paula would truly care for her.
“No need. I have my own money.”
Magnus knew his sister, who had a strong sense of pride, wouldn’t accept the money, so he took back the card.
“Who on earth hurt the child? What happened to your face?” he asked.
“Don’t you know?” Cecilia questioned him.
“How am I supposed to know?” Magnus looked puzzled, but he quickly caught on. “Cecilia, you’re not suggesting that I’m out to harm you and my nephew, are you?”
Cecilia watched as his facial expression changed.
He then protested, “How could it possibly be me? You’re my own sister. I could never harm you. It’s just you and me left in the Smith family.”
Unlike Paula, Magnus wasn’t as adept at putting on an act.
“I just found out that you and Nathaniel have a son.” Fearful of being misunderstood, Magnus continued to explain, “I’m not a fool. If our families could share a bloodline, I would be overjoyed. Why would I ever harm the child?”
After listening quietly Cecilia finally said “I didn’t say it was vou so don’t get so worked un I
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