NovelBarWhen in a jovial mood, he could be quite the playful scoundrel.
Cecilia was held tightly by him, and they indulged in each other for a long time. Though she pouted and protested, he teased and delighted her in every way possible.
Little Alexis’ fate remained uncertain, and their relationship still had to remain discreet.
After the weekend, Cecilia would have to leave.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe night before her departure, tears streamed down her face.
Mark tenderly stroked her head and reassured her, “Take it easy.”
However, he couldn’t escape a tinge of sadness either. Deep within, he longed for her presence beside him at all times.
Her mere presence filled the house with vibrant life.
In the past, Zoey had always grumbled. Yet now, she joyfully accompanied the servants to the market daily, carefully selecting the food that Cecilia favored. Mark couldn’t help but realize that his mother had discerned their relationship, yet she chose to keep it concealed.
That night, he sat in the study, mulling over their future for hours on end.
He contemplated making a profound emotional commitment to his little girl for the rest of their lives.
Zoey approached with a cup of tea, sitting with him for a while. There seemed to be something she wanted to inquire about, but in the end, she remained silent. She believed that her son must have been serious now that he had brought the girl home.
She, too, had grown fond of this little girl
Zoey was now sure Cecilia was the “Cecile” girl she heard Mark call out in his dream.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmZoey pondered that perhaps they would soon tie the knot. Despite the disparity in age, familial and social status, she was convinced that love could transcend these societal barriers because her son held such deep affection for Cecilia.
In the end, Zoey simply stated, “It’s good.”
Mark contemplated her words and couldn’t help but smile faintly. Zoey’s attitude towards their relationship was intriguing indeed.
His intention was to propose to the Fowler family once little Alexis regained her health.
He envisioned keeping Cecilia by his side, allowing her to be a constant companion to both him and Zoey. Each day, upon returning from work, he would be greeted by the heartwarming scene of Cecilia and Zoey together, immersed in the rays of sunlight while picking beans.
Mark acknowledged that he was no longer young and he began to entertain the idea of having children of his own after marriage. ©
Cecilia had returned to Duefron, thinking that it would be a long time before she could see Mark again.
But to her surprise, just one week later, Mark came back.
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