NovelBarAlbert, despite their strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and opened the door for her as she approached.
“Wow… Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet your old lover?
Why the red eyes?” he remarked.
Cecilia settled into the back seat and retorted, “It’s none of your business.”
Albert fastened his seat belt and glanced back.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Do you think I willingly involve myself in your affairs? It was your sister-in-law who asked me to keep an eye on you. She was worried you’d be upset and might experience abdominal pain. Frankly, I don’t get you. Don’t you both care for each other? And now you’re pregnant. It would be a pity if he doesn’t make it.”
Cecilia had no desire to talk to Albert.
He pressed on the accelerator and continued, “In my opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told, he’s quite handsome, not any less than your arrogant brother.”
Cecilia wiped her tears away, trying to compose herself.
“Albert, are you still up for dinner?” she asked.
Of course, Albert wanted to. Even though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him to check on her every once in a while.
As a result, they headed to the villa.
But all Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in every moment.
Two weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to her prenatal appointment.
Because Mark had intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her family this time.
Ross dropped Cecilia off at the ward entrance.
He flashed her a reassuring smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCecilia gently knocked on the door and stepped inside. The moment she entered, she noticed the ward was impeccably neat.
Sunlight streamed into the room.
The bed was neatly made as though it had never been occupied.
Everything appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace of Mark.
Cecilia stood there, bewildered.
Where could Mark be?
A nurse on her rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her pocket and handed it to her.
It was a letter left for Cecilia by Mark.
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