Chapter 21 0 X +15 For the past few days , Gavin had been resting at home , and Cecilia hadn't visited him even once . Gavin couldn't understand why Cecilia , despite clearly being worried about him , hadn't come to see him . During this time , all the documents that needed to be processed were delivered by Stella . One evening , after taking a shower and wearing his bathrobe , Gavin came downstairs . Stella quietly watched him , her eyes lingering on the exposed skin at his collarbone , her gaze suggestive . " Mr. Foster , these are the documents that need your signature ." Stella looked at his depressed expression and took the initiative to please him , " Mr. Foster , have you had dinner ? I know your stomach's not feeling great . My cooking is very good , whatever you want to eat , I can make it for you . " Stella moved a little closer to him , hoping for a chance to get even closer . Gavin glanced toward the kitchen . He was about to refuse but paused and then changed his mind . " I'd like some croissants ." " Alright , I'll make them right now , " Stella said eagerly , taking the opportunity to impress him . After all , coming from a humble background , she was proud of her cooking skills . When a plate of freshly baked croissants was placed in front of Gavin , he stared at them for a while before taking a bite . " Mr. Foster , is it good ? " Stella asked expectantly . Gavin didn't answer right away . He wasn't sure what was going through his mind , but he felt a deep sense of emptiness . It wasn't the same . It wasn't Cecilia's cooking . Seeing him frown , Stella didn't know what he was dissatisfied with . " Mr. Foster , do you have a headache ? Would you like me to give you a massage ? " But before her hands could even touch him , he gently rejected her . " Stella , please go back for now ," Gavin said calmly . " Okay , " Stella replied , reluctantly leaving . She glanced back at the villa , determined that she would one day become the lady of the house . Gavin returned to his empty bedroom , feeling uncomfortable no matter what he did . In the middle of the night , Gavin finally couldn't resist . He grabbed his car keys and headed for the door . Just as he reached the threshold , his phone beeped . It was an email with a booking confirmation . Gavin's mood lifted instantly . ' Cecilia intentionally sent me the booking information . She clearly wants me to follow her and apologize . I knew it . After 18 years of being together , she will never leave my side . With that thought , Gavin booked a ticket for the same train that Cecilia was on . **** 亭 1/3 12:47 Tue , Aug 12 ס X +15 Chapter 21 The next day , Cecilia took a two - hour train ride from Kingsford back to Silkridge . Life in the small town was slower compared to the city . What stood out most to her were the memories from her childhood when her parents would bring her and her younger brother back to visit . Even though many people were no longer here , they still held a very important place in her heart . This time , Cecilia didn't call ahead . When she suddenly appeared at home , Lily , who had been watching a drama , jumped up in excitement . " Cecilia , why didn't you tell me you were coming back ? I'll go buy some groceries right now . " " Because I missed you , Mom ," Cecilia said , acting like a child , as she often did when with her mother . " Let's go visit Dad . " Lily nodded with a sentimental smile . At the cemetery , Cecilia put down the flowers she had brought and gently wiped the photo of her father on the gravestone . " Dad , I have good news to share . I've opened a design studio . Do you remember Professor Collins ? I'm learning from her now . " Don't worry , I'll be a great designer , and one day , everyone will know that I'm your daughter . " Cecilia's voice wavered slightly as she spoke . Lily lovingly touched her hair . " Cecilia , whatever you decide to do , Mom will always support you . " Lily hadn't asked about the changes in Cecilia over the past few months . Cecilia had always been independent , with clear plans for her future , and Lily had never worried about her . All Lily could do was shower her with love and care . After just half a day at home , Cecilia was already basking in the warmth of family life . " Mom , I used to have a box where I kept my treasured things . When we moved , I never got around to organizing it . Do you remember where it is ? " " I remember you cried and said you didn't want it anymore , but I kept it for you ," Lily said as she pulled out a clean box from the bedroom closet . It was clear she had kept it tidy . " Thank you , Mom . " Cecilia sat on the sofa , opening the box . Inside were her old jewelry design sketches . " My inspiration was really great . These designs don't seem outdated at all . I remember I showed these to Dad and proudly said I would become the chief designer of our family . " I was so confident , saying my works would definitely sell the best . " Cecilia laughed at the memory , but then her voice caught in her throat . She didn't want her mother , who was washing fruit in the kitchen , to notice , so she took a deep breath and steadied herself . " Back then , when Uncle George took over the Jordan family's affairs , all of Dad's works , including my first sculpture , were sold off . " Now , the company even changed its name , erasing any trace of Dad and the Jordan family's legacy in the jewelry industry , " Cecilia sighed . Mentioning George made Lily's expression change as well . " They've become a wealthy family and no longer want anything to do with us , not even answering our calls , " Lily said . 2/3 Chapter 21 " All the old things belonging to our family , I'm going to get them back , Cecilia said , her eyes burning with anger . ***** 94 % X +151 At 5 p.m. , Cecilia changed her clothes and went out . " Mom , I'm going to pick up Luke from school and give him a surprise ." The school gates were crowded with unfamiliar young faces , but Cecilia didn't spot her brother , Luke Jordan . Growing increasingly anxious , she ran to the security office and confirmed that all the classes had already let out . Cecilia hurriedly called him , but the phone kept ringing without anyone answering . " Why isn't Luke answering the phone ? " Just as Cecilia was about to go find his teacher , she suddenly received a message from Luke . Luke texted : [ Cecilia , I'm at the Lullaby Bistro . Hurry up and come . ] Seeing the message , Cecilia thought Luke might be in danger , so she rushed over . When the Jordan family went bankrupt , they lost everything . The car accident that took their father's life also left Luke unable to walk . That was why Lily had brought Luke back here and had him take a year off from school to recover . At that time , Cecilia was working as a secretary at Foster Group and was always busy and exhausted . Still , she would come back to visit every month , and only after Luke was well enough to return to school did she settle in Kingsford . Her mother and brother were her greatest soft spot . But when Cecilia walked through the door of the restaurant , the sight in front of her left her stunned and confused . The entrance was adorned with a arch made of hydrangeas . Looking inside , there was a sea of pink and blue flowers , and heart - shaped balloons hung on either side of a red carpet . The restaurant staff were all holding banners that read love messages , smiling at her . Cecilia had run over , her breath coming in quick , uneven gasps . Suddenly , she realized that she had been tricked . At that moment , a piano piece began to play , and Gavin , dressed in a suit , slowly walked toward her .