When Her "Death" Couldn't Break Him

Chapter 1573 Excellent Health

Eric's hand holding his fork froze for a moment. Clearly, he had forgotten about the serving spoon.

Seeing the situation, Cecilia stepped in to diffuse the awkwardness. "It's fine, it's fine. We're all friends here."

"Friends or not, you still need to be careful. Ceci, your health hasn't been great to begin with. What if our famous singer here has some contagious disease?" Calvin teased with thinly veiled sarcasm. Eric immediately bristled. "Mr. Reese, don't make things up. I get a full physical every year. I'm perfectly healthy."

"Oh," Calvin responded flatly.

Eric's irritation grew, and he added, "Ceci, I'm serious. There's absolutely nothing wrong with my health."

No man could tolerate being mocked about their health like that.

Madeline nearly burst out laughing, and even Cecilia had to stifle a smile as she nodded repeatedly.

"Mm-hmm, I can tell," she said.

Still, Cecilia couldn't help but feel puzzled. What does Eric's health have to do with me? Why is he so eager to reassure me?

Even with her memory loss, Cecilia could still grasp the nuances of relationships between men and women.

She felt that Eric's care and attention toward her were a bit excessive.

"Eric, I don't think we should eat together next time. I've already made plans with Maddie and the others to have lunch together in the future," Cecilia said, trying to subtly set boundaries.

Eric was momentarily stunned but quickly recovered, putting on a thick skin. "That's fine! We can all eat together. The more, the merrier."

Not wanting to be left out, Calvin chimed in, "Count me in, too."

At this point, it truly was a lively group.

Seeing the situation, Cecilia had no choice but to let it go.

After they finally finished eating, everyone started tidying up.

"Ceci, I'm heading back to my office for a nap," Madeline said, eager to escape the tense atmosphere.

Cecilia nodded. "Okay."

Madeline quickly made her exit, leaving Eric lingering behind.

Calvin noticed Eric still sitting there and gave him a nudge on the shoulder. "Eric, shouldn't you rest? You can't expect Ceci to stay awake just because you are. As long as you're here, she won't feel

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Eric glared at him before glancing at Cecilia, who was starting to look a bit drowsy.

Feeling slightly guilty, he stood up. "Ceci, I'll come by later this afternoon when I have time."noveldrama

Cecilia, not one to easily refuse others, simply smiled without responding.

Eric and Calvin left one after the other.

Once they were in the empty hallway outside, Eric dropped his pretense.

"Mr. Reese, I've realized something. You're awfully nosy."

Calvin was quick to fire back. "I just can't stand people taking advantage of others. Ceci may have lost her memory, but that doesn't give you the right to disregard morals

"Ceci is divorced and single. How am I being immoral?" Eric retorted without hesitation. "Are you jealous of my courage to love openly? You're too cowardly to confront Nathaniel head on, so you assume every man is as spineless as you?" He didn't hold back.

Calvin didn't seem angered by them. Instead, he appeared curious.

"Eric, do you know why I like Cecilia?"

Eric was puzzled.

Calvin continued, "Because when I was young, she was a light in my life. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't be alive today, let alone standing where I am now." After saying this, Calvin looked directly at Eric. "And you? What is it about Ceci that attracts you?"

Now that he was no longer hung up over her, Calvin could see things more objectively. Cecilia had a child and a husband.

While her looks were indeed captivating, they didn't seem enough to make a famous singer like Eric utterly devoted, completely unconcerned about her past. Seeing Calvin's sincerity, Eric began to talk about his own past.

"I used to be a bar singer."