The car belonged to Flora, who was accompanied by her new boyfriend for the night. They intended to spend it together.

Noticing Cecilia from a distance, Flora instructed the driver to stop the car.

The car came to a halt, and Flora gracefully stepped out, her slim waist swaying. She said kindly, “Why are you wandering around outside in the middle of the night? Let me take you home. Otherwise, if your Uncle Mark finds out tomorrow, he might blame me for being incompetent.”

Disgust welled up within Cecilia upon hearing these words.

She continued walking forward.

At that moment, a handsome young man alighted from the car and wrapped his arms around Flora’s waist, inquiring, “Who is this?”

Cecilia turned around.

Flora cozied up to the man, her smile taking on a coquettish charm. “What? Are you really that naive? Isn’t it normal for men and women to mingle? Am I supposed to be loyal to Mark? Besides, since you came into the picture, he hasn’t laid a finger on me. I believe I can have some fun with other men.”

Cecilia’s breath grew unsteady.

What did Flora just say? Mark… Mark wasn’t with Flora?

Cecilia couldn’t fathom why Mark had lied to her.

Sensing Cecilia’s doubts, Flora decided to be somewhat helpful.

Approaching Cecilia, Flora straightened her clothes and said with indifference, “It’s been a while since Mark and I were together. I’m well aware that he has no feelings for me, despite my dream of becoming his wife. This time, he came back to me but there was no intimacy, so I know he won’t marry me. He won’t even touch me, so it’s clear where I stand.”

They were no strangers to intimacy.

Mark’s lack of interest in Flora indicated his lack of affection for her.

Cecilia stood still, looking at Flora as she murmured, “Why are you telling me all this?”

“Because I feel sorry for you.”

Flora smiled, her gaze full of pity. “Look at you. He must have shattered your heart. Alright…

I painfully revealed the truth. If you want to know everything, ask Mark directly. Only he knows what he’s thinking.”

After uttering those words, Flora wrapped her arms around her young companion and shared a passionate kiss.

Then, the two got back into the car.

As the driver started the car, Cecilia rushed over and stopped it. Flora and her companion were lost in their embrace in the backseat, and the sudden braking really startled them.

The driver said apologetically, “Miss Fowler stopped the car.”

Ignoring the awkward situation, Cecilia opened the car door and squeezed into the vehicle, making her way to Flora’s side.

The ambiance grew exceedingly awkward.

Flora’s clothing lay in tatters, baring a substantial expanse of her skin.

The man’s attire appeared disheveled and unkempt.

“Take me to the airport,” Cecilia uttered in a rigid tone.

Flora’s face turned pale with anger. “Do I owe you anything?”

Cecilia remained resolute, refusing to budge from her seat.

The man smiled and placated Flora, “Just give her a ride.”

He held great affection for Flora and secretly hoped that Cecilia’s presence might prompt Mark to reconsider, granting him a chance with Flora. Each had their own motivations in mind. The driver directed the car towards the airport.

Throughout the journey, Cecilia wept, consumed by the thought that Mark might be facing undisclosed troubles.

As Flora busied herself with reattaching her clothes, her desire for any intimacy vanished, dampened by Cecilia’s constant tears.

Late into the night, with no flights available, Cecilia sat alone in the lounge, clutching a ticket for the earliest departure to Czanch on the following day.

She could have gone home first.

But impatience gripped her and she chose to sit and wait here.

The idea of calling Mark crossed her mind, but she hesitated, fearing that he might not answer.

In the distance, a group of people passed by.

Seven individuals surrounded a handsome man, making their way toward the VIP passage.

The man glanced around and noticed a young woman sitting alone in the empty departure lounge, her sorrow evident from her posture.

From behind, she bore a striking resemblance to Cecilia.

But why was Cecilia here? Would she cry once again tonight?

Mark stood there silently for a long while until Peter’s reminder broke his reverie, “Mr. Evans, the private plane is about to depart.”

With a deep sigh, Mark averted his gaze and hastened into the VIP passage.

Back in Czanch, Mark found himself caught up in an emergency meeting, which kept him occupied throughout the morning.

Only by noon did he manage to return home.

Lunchtime approached and the servants bustled about preparing the meal. Mark inquired from the staff and learned that a guest from Duefron was coming to visit. Zoey was elated and even brought out vegetables she had grown herself.

Aguest from Duefron…

Mark speculated that it might be Eloise. He lit a cigarette and made his way towards the kitchen to greet the visitor.

However, as he made his way there, he froze.

There, on the stone bench, sat his little girl, engaging in lively conversation with her mother while they prepared vegetables for cooking.

The scene triggered a poignant sense of nostalgia, evoking memories of beautiful times from the past.

Mark’s eyes welled up with emotion.

Momentarily lost for words, he locked his gaze on Cecilia. He realized she was wearing the same clothes he saw her in at the airport last night. It dawned on him that she was the very person he encountered there, waiting throughout the entire night.

What a fool she had been! Cecilia had patiently waited at the airport throughout the night just to catch the earliest flight to see him.

though he concealed it behind a calm facade. With a cigarette held delicately in his hand, he approached Cecilia with a warm smile. “Hello, Cecilia. Are you here to keep

up at Mark

Mark looked at her quietly for

brought her back. It’s freezing outside. She was wandering alone early in the morning with nothing on her, so I couldn’t leave her out there.

provoke Mark to

a while, he spoke slowly, “Let her

guided Cecilia away to

in the

servants didn’t dare to enter the

pushed open the bedroom door and

his voice now harsh and laden with melancholy. “Why are you following me? Go back to Duefron after lunch.

against the door, tears brimming in her

for his phone to call Peter. “Book a ticket

sentence, Cecilia took hold

eyes grew stern. “You must

she gathered her courage to say, “I won’t leave. Miss Holt

his gaze

gently. “Do you believe the words of an

Rarely engaged in conflicts, she knew she

pressed her shoulder

to hear the

on

find refreshing. By the way, have you forgotten the first time we were intimate? It was in the hospital when Rena’s fate weighed heavily on my mind. I didn’t know if Alexis would survive and the stress was overwhelming. Yet, you came to me that night, of your own accord. How could I resist? Six months have passed and

unbuttoning Cecilia’s

Fine, I’ll indulge you once. Then you better dress yourself and leave.

and subjected her to degrading

she slapped him across

pleaded, “Mark, you have feelings for me, don’t

profess his fondness. If I hadn’t claimed to like you, would you have willingly thrown yourself into my arms? And how could you address me so

fool! I merely wanted to

to the bed, she

women like you. I’m merely enamored by novelty. Do you truly believe I would assume responsibility for you after sleeping

broke down

him to stop

retrieved a box of condoms from the bedside drawer,

to bear it any longer, she slapped him

the stinging slap, she buried her face in the

with embarrassment. He lay there despondently, covering his

graceful figure remained concealed, adorned with marks left by Mark just moments

Cecilia’s eyes, flowing

were a blend of sorrow

his swollen

here. Listen, Cecilia, I no longer desire

sobs grew

an extended period, slowly curling

no appetite, feeling too embarrassed to face anyone outside in such a

she mustered the strength to sit up and started

on her clothes, gradually getting out

also rose

have your lunch. Afterward,

moment, she slapped his

fine. I

froze in mid-air, hesitating for some time before finally lowering

was for the best that

could he do? Even if he saw her off, what

she knew all too well that after this parting, they would never be together again, and she would never call him Uncle

It was the end.

romantic affair, yet she had genuinely fallen in love

so, Cecilia realized at this

he had

opened the door, she found Zoey standing

a warm smile, Zoey asked, “What’s the matter? Why are you crying? Mark, Cecilia is much younger than

invited her to join them

of the kind

leave, do so after lunch. Mark will send a car

three of them shared a meal

unusual silence enveloped

tears continued to flow and Mark had no appetite. He walked to the window, pulled out a cigarette

finished her meal, Mark called the

Mark stood

His heart ached.

found the right girl and wanted to settle down. Why

midst of this situation, Zoey displayed astute insight, realizing that her son wastroubled and left with little choice. Though she refrained from excessive interference, she couldn’t help but feel compassion for both her son and Cecilia. Her curiosity sparked a desire to inquire

arrived to pick up

he could

“Miss Wilson is in the car. I came to pick you up. She insisted on going for a ride

Mark’s expression changed slightly.

in college, studying engineering just

she held the place of being Mark’s first

assumption of the project, Cathy also came into the picture. Encountering an old flame was an entirely different affair from meeting someone new.

spent three

was unaware of her exact history, he was convinced that she had been covertly sent

passed through

with Mark in the past and

concern was Cecilia, thus her enthusiasm

even offer Cathy

seemed unperturbed by the lack of hospitality. In a soft voice, she addressed Mark, “Mr. Evans, my apologies for causing

taken aback but he maintained his composure and nodded

a

the unspoken

Mark’s ability to

Cecilia must

the spy they had been

men working in that foreign company. Without hesitation,

“Abduct Cathy Wilson.”

with a smile, acting as if nothing had

a

entered the car

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