NovelBarChapter 2027 Without hesitation, Mark carried her to the master bedroom.
Edwin, in the adjacent room, would surely feel a twinge of sibling jealousy if he knew about this special treatment his little sister was getting.
The room was bathed in a soft morning glow when Cecilia stirred.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtInstead of Mark, she found herself cuddling a peacefully sleeping Olivia.
Nearby, a meticulously de-thorned red rose lay with a cheeky note.
“Mrs. Evans, it was unforgettable last night” A blush painted Cecilia's face.
“Typical Mark,” she murmured with a smile.
Asif on cue, the bedroom door opened, revealing Mark.
Noticing Cecilia's awake state, he said warmly, “Rest if you need to.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY I'll be dropping Edwin off at school.” Cecilia still clutched the card at that moment.
Torn between holding onto it and letting it go, she felt a weight in her palm.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMark, perceptive as always, caught her hesitancy.
“Rest up a bit more; and maybe savor last night a bit more,” he said with a playful grin.
Was it even possible to ignore such playful teasing? Pulling the covers aside, she stood tall, voice dripping with mock indignation.
“Last night? Last night was just average. Not much to remember, let alone savor. And, by the way, don't flatter yourself too much, Mr. Evans.” Mark's eyes held a soft warmth when he gazed at her.
After a brief moment, she headed to the bathroom.
Mark gently adjusted Olivia in the bed, hoping to get her more sunlight.
From the hall, a voice called out, “Dad, I'll be late!” Mark leaned down, planting a soft kiss on Olivia's forehead.
As Cecilia emerged from the bathroom, he looked up.
Visit our social media platform to read fascinating stories every day and connect with the community!
