NovelBarWhile dressing, he engaged in conversation with Cecilia, reluctant to leave her side despite the pressing matters and Peter’s waiting presence in the study. His concern stemmed from the fear that she might feel adrift upon awakening alone.
His affection for her knew no bounds. Even when separated, he vowed to do all within his Power to care for her.
Cecilia blushed, pulling the quilt up to nestle against her pillow, gazing affectionately at him.
Once he was dressed, Mark bent down to kiss her once more, his smile radiating warmth.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter he departed, sleep eluded her.
Instead, she sought out Rena and engaged in a pleasant chat with Zoey, an understanding elder who cherished Cecilia deeply due to the scarcity of girls in the younger generation of the Evans family.
When night fell and Mark returned from work, he found Cecilia with his mother, tending to the beans.
Zoey playfully claimed, “These are my own pesticide-free plants.”
Mark playfully teased back, “My mother takes great pride in her organic green food. It’s a rare treat for others to partake.”
Zoey snorted.
She said to Cecilia, “Don’t listen to his nonsense! As long as he is being a good son and brings that girl home, | will dig out all the vegetables in this garden to treat her.”
“What girl?”
Cecilia was confused.
In a casual tone, Zoey revealed to her the details of Mark’s drunken dream, leaving Cecilia understanding the situation and feeling her cheeks flush.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLooking at her, Mark wore an enigmatic smile that only deepened her embarrassment.
However, despite that, Cecilia couldn’t deny the sweet feeling that arose within her. It seemed that when Mark was inebriated, he would call out her name.
Outside, the darkness was steadily thickening.
Zoey took charge of cooking for all of them, and Cecilia offered to help. Although Mark rarely took on the role of chef himself, he also remained in the kitchen.
After their dinner, they were supposed to retire to their respective bedrooms.
However, Mark gallantly led Cecilia into his lavishly appointed bedroom.
Mark’s bedroom boasted a generous size and was adorned with elegant and refined furniture and decorations. An adjacent study added a touch of antiquity to the room, and the window seat provided a cozy spot for savoring tea.
Cecilia found herself stunned by the sight.
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