, Chapter 208 My Eli Is The Smartest , Cecilia came this time with the intention to thoroughly explore the manor’s surroundings. In case Nathaniel was unwilling to let Elliot go, she was prepared to find a way to take Elliot away herself. , Upon learning that the two were coming, Elliot had been waiting at the door from early on. , “Mommy.” , Cecilia immediately rushed forward and embraced Elliot as the strong wind blew. , “Why are you standing here?” Cecilia took his hand. “Aren’t you cold?” , “No, I’m not.” , At that, Elliot turned his gaze toward Nathaniel, who was walking behind Cecilia. “Mr. Rainsworth,” he said, “my legs have gone numb from waiting for you. Could you carry me. inside?” , Upon hearing this, Cecilia immediately said, “Mommy will carry you inside.” , Elliot, however, shook his head, continuing to gaze at Nathaniel. , “Mr. Rainsworth, my mom’s not that strong, could me, please?” , you carr , Cecilia was feeling a bit awkward, and just as she was about to persuade Elliot, Nathaniel took few , steps forward and hoisted up Elliot’s overalls from behind. , “Let’s .” , Elliot was suspended in mid–air. , Drawing from past lessons, when Nathaniel carried him, he deliberately kept a distance. , A mischievous grin spread across Elliot’s face. Then, with a vigorous push of his feet, a few small shoe prints appeared instantaneously on Nathaniel’s dark suit. , His expression darkened in an instant. , As Elliot was apologizing, he was simultaneously stretching his leg. “I’m sorry, Mr. Rainsworth. I’ve got a cramp in my leg. I didn’t mean to kick you.” Boohoo. , His leg was cramping, yet he could still kick with such accuracy? , Nathaniel was certain this little rascal was deliberately picking on him. “No worries,” he assured, “I will check on your leg later.” , After placing Elliot on the couch, Nathaniel’s hand moved to grasp his leg. , Startled, Elliot quickly moved aside. “Mr. Rainsworth, my leg is fine now.” , Chapter 208 My Eli Is The Smartest , Nathaniel simply watched him. , Finished , Cecilia noticed the tension between the two and quickly stepped in. “I’m sorry, Eli didn’t mean it. Would you like to change your clothes first?” , Nathaniel was really not in the mood to argue with a bratty kid. , “Yes.” , As soon as he left, Cecilia immediately asked, “Are your bones aching again?” , One of the symptoms of leukemia was bone pain. , Elliot shook his head. “No, I just had a muscle cramp.” , After he finished speaking, he reached out and embraced Cecilia. , “Mommy, it’s been so long since I last saw you, I’ve missed you so much.” , “Mommy misses you too, I’m sorry it took me this long to see you.” Cecilia’s heart ached for him. , Finding themselves alone, Elliot pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from his pocket “Mommy,” said, “I drew this when I was missing you.” , Cecilia opened it to find a cartoon version of Spring Forest Manor, along with a depiction of herself… , She was somewhat incredulous. Although the drawing was rather rudimentary, it had depicted every corner of the manor. , Leaning against her, Elliot said, “Mommy, whenever I felt bored and alone, the nanny would take me for walks. I’ve sketched all the places I like, I want you to see them too.” , “Sweetheart, you’ve truly done me a huge favor.” , With this drawing, or more accurately, this map, she felt ten percent more confident about sneaking Elliot out. , Elliot was still pointing at the map as he said to Cecilia, “Mommy, look, this is a cat, and there’s , one here too…” , The term “cat” actually referred to cat–eye surveillance cameras. , Cecilia looked at Elliot in surprise. “Eli, how did you know to draw these?” , Elliot batted his large, innocent eyes, speaking with an air of naivety. “This is something the teacher had taught before, and I’ve already mastered it. I’m smart, aren’t I?” , Cecilia dismissed her underlying doubts. After all, Elliot was just a four–year–old child. How could he possibly know how to draw a map? , 2

/3 , Chapter 208 My Ell Is The Smartest , like her. It was probably just a fluke. , “Indeed, my Eli is the smartest.” , , 1.2K , , Search the website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.