Chapter 137 Convince

In the end, Cecilia still didn't get what she wanted. She broke down, hiccupping through her sobs as she clung to Sean's sleeve, her eyes brimming with helpless dependence. Sean's chest ached, but he felt powerless to help her. Helena stood off to the side, watching the scene with a cold, bored stare. She didn't step in until Sean had talked himself hoarse trying to calm Cecilia down. Only then did she step forward, seize his arm, and pull him out of the room. "Enough. Stop acting like you're parting forever. She's not dying. Who exactly are you mourning for?" Before he could protest, she led him firmly out of the rehabilitation center. As he was pulled away by Helena, Sean looked back once at the tightly shut door, then lowered his eyes. The drive home was unbearably silent. Through the rearview mirror, Helena kept catching glimpses of Sean's dark expression. It fanned the fire simmering in her chest, but she wasn't foolish enough to let it erupt just yet. Her usual tough appr