When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 782

“It’s been a while.” Jessica forced a smile. She stepped back a few paces, waiting for Elena and the others to approach. 

Even Cecilia found this version of Jessica surprising. 

Usually, whenever Jessica met a man, she’d rush up to him, acting coy and playful. 

Why did she behave so distant around Nicholas? 

“Nicholas, what brings you here?” 

Elena walked forward, looking puzzled. 

“I heard Nathaniel was injured, so I came to check on him.” 

“Oh. Nathaniel isn’t here. He’s at Seabay Villa,” Elena explained, then turned to Elliot, “Eli, this is your Uncle Nicholas.” 

Elliot was usually well–behaved. Despite having met Nicholas a few times before, he felt uneasy around him. 

He snapped out of his daze and greeted, “Uncle Nicholas.” 

“Mm.” Nicholas nodded gently, bending down to take out a piece of candy and handing it to Elliot. “I didn’t bring you a gift this time. I got this candy when I had a meal earlier.” 

Even though Nicholas appeared gentle and warm, to Elliot’s eyes, it seemed as if a dark aura was surrounding him. 

Elliot had a strong sixth sense, and whenever he focused, he could see a faint aura around everyone. 

Those who liked him, like Cecilia and Elena, would emit pink or golden auras, while those who didn’t, like Jessica, had blue or green ones. 

Yet, this was the first time he could sense the dark aura around Nicholas without even concentrating. 

Fearfully, Elliot took the candy and then moved to stand by Elena’s side. 

Elliot had once told Jonathan about this ability. After researching various texts, Jonathan found explanations that modern science couldn’t quite account for. 

One of them stated that young children could sometimes see things that adults couldn’t. 

Later, Elliot ran back to his room and called Jonathan. Jon, today I saw someone with a black aura all around him. It was so scary.” 

Jonathan was at the airport lounge, his fingers casually tapping the keyboard. He remained calm as he replied, “I’ve already told you, haven’t I? The emotions you feel about someone or something make your brain cast a kind of glow around them. When you get a bit older and your brain develops fully, you won’t see it anymore.” 

Elliot pouted instantly. 

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Jonathan thought to himself that his little brother wasn’t exactly foolish. “No, I’m just explaining why your eyes see different auras.” 

“You don’t get it. I’ve never seen someone with such a clear dark aura around them before.” 

Fearing Jonathan would dismiss him, Elliot quickly followed up with a question, “Jon, have I ever been wrong when I told you who’s good and who’s bad?” 

Sometimes, Elliot’s intuitive judgments about people were sharper than Jonathan’s rational analysis. 

There was once a man who treated Cecilia exceptionally well when he pursued her.