Juliette and Korbyn, accustomed to their affection, barely blinked at the display downstairs.
Yet, another figure was present.
It was Mark.
Snow dusted the man as he entered, his gaze capturing the charged scene. His scoff dripped with sarcasm as he said, “Ah, Waylen, age hasn’t diminished your romance.”
Unbeknownst to all, Waylen’s memories had fully returned.
Seating Rena gently, Waylen said with a smile, “Mark, I’m only 35.”
Mark’s unease was palpable.
Waylen’s gaze shifted to Edwin, perched at the table. Edwin’s timidity had thus far hindered him from addressing Mark as Dad.
With a gentle stroke of Edwin’s head, Waylen inquired.
“Your great uncle is here. Why not greet him?”
Edwin, his voice a soft murmur, addressed Mark as great uncle.
Mark’s hand ruffled Edwin’s hair as he chuckled.
A searching Look passed between Mark and Waylen. Concealment might work with others, but not with Mark. Did Waylen have something on his mind?
Mark didn’t make it clear when Waylen wanted to spice things up.
He skillfully steered the conversation while seated beside Cecilia. His voice hushed, he explained, “I’ve been swamped Lately. I only have a short break, so I came to see you. I’ve got a flight to catch later.”
Should he miss the plane, a long car ride would await.
Cecilia, her response unvoiced, remained silent.
Months prior, Mark had prepared a house for them. At the time, Cecilia had been ready to accept his proposal, the pain of the past seemingly abated. Yet, constant work had forestalled their happiness.
Endless waiting had gradually eroded her faith.
Mark understood, yet the present setting allowed no room for such discussions.
As the family savored dinner and conversation flowed, Waylen’s attentiveness to Rena struck Mark’s heart with a pang of envy of having a complete family. Despite their trials, they remained united.
Mark longed for the same with Cecilia.
A hint of solitude crept over him.
Edwin fetched a morsel of food for Mark, urging, “Dad, let’s eat.”
Mark’s heart softened. A tender touch graced his son’s shoulder, before his gaze sought Cecilia’s.
Cecilia feigned ignorance.
As dinner concluded, Cecilia readied herself for a commercial shoot, her assistant waiting in the car.
Mark, positioned within the bathroom, obstructed her path.
He Looked at her stunning face, and his voice emerged hoarse, a plea tinged with urgency.
“Can’t you adjust your schedule? We have such a rare opportunity to meet.”
Cecilia, tending to her Lipstick, turned and Lightly pushed him. “I’LL be late.”
Mark persisted.
He enclosed her within his arm, Locking the bathroom door behind them.
Cecilia’s efforts to resist were futile.
She leaned against the wall, her gaze distant.
Soft-spoken words drifted from her lips, laden with an undertone of resignation. “Mark, you’re always consumed by obligations. You probably can’t even recall our son’s birthday. I know in your eyes, my work is unimportant, so I should cooperate with you unconditionally. If I have to put off my work once you come, do you know how many favors I will owe others? Mark, you won’t think about it at all. You don’t care about my feelings at all.”
Emotions perhaps unrevealed, Cecilia voiced her thoughts, her voice tinged with disappointment.
Enriching herself seemed wiser than waiting for Mark.
Edwin needed her guidance too.
Mark’s gaze was profound.
He stood defenseless, recognizing that the young girl who once clung to him had matured significantly.
But he longed for the simplicity she had exuded.
Cecilia’s melancholy registered. She was loath to quarrel with him.
Her head bowed, a whisper broke from her lips. “I’m leaving. When will you leave?” She shifted her focus to Edwin, her voice softening. “If you have time, accompany Edwin to play. At his age, he should be in kindergarten. You can’t imagine how much he envies Alexis and Leonel.”
Mark’s heart twinged.
Cecilia’s departure was forestalled by Mark’s grasp, his hand producing a cigarette.
Only half of it was smoked before it was snuffed out.
His Lips descended upon hers in a deep, intense kiss, laden with a yearning that lingered in the air.
Initially resistant, Cecilia’s resistance gradually softened.
But her eyes glistened with tears.
Mark desisted, his forehead meeting hers, his touch tender as he smoothed her dress.
He had failed her, burdening her with enough pain.
The year’s end loomed with a looming project deadline, yet Mark shied away from making promises he feared he couldn’t keep.
After a lengthy silence, he murmured, “Don’t let Edwin see this. He might think I’m picking on you.”
Cecilia’s frustration materialized in a playful punch to his shoulder.
Pushing the door ajar, she departed.
her, observing her entrance to the car. Her assistant occupied the front, a young
gaze remained
car vanished from
grand hall, Mark found Waylen perched on a
him, Mark inquired in a low voice. “Have you regained your
A faint smile graced
hint of envy. He took
relinquishing everything for Cecilia, the project is nearly done, and
discerned the underlying message in
about him. His cheeks held a
graced his son’s
his gaze brimming with anticipation, queried, “When the snow gets heavier, can you build a snowman with
unspoken, shrouded
Edwin on his lap, retrieved a candy from his pocket,
mouth
too yearned for staying, to bask in the joy of making his son happy. But he needed to depart, a multitude of matters requiring his attention
did
Waylen reached out, taking Edwin in
Leonel. I need to talk to
tender features. Nevertheless, he
than a few days with him. He couldn’t even promise him a
he refrained from intervening in the intricacies between
his heart, Waylen personally poured a cup of tea for Mark, After
the teacup, Mark gazed pensively at the
comprehended Waylen’s unspoken
reply, hushed and
has some
generation is struggling to manage them effectively. I’m considering revitalizing these ventures, giving them
not to push Mark further. Mark’s departure was scheduled for four in the
earlier, around two. Waylen
heavy snow. As he stepped into the waiting car, Peter couldn’t resist asking, “It’s
leather gloves, fixed his gaze forward with his mesmerizing,
the studio. And make a pit stop halfway.
pulled away with
Mr. Evans intended to visit Cecilia. Lightly teasing, he added, “She’ll surely be overjoyed to see
heart carried a weight. A pause ensued before he softly
he
stood in a thin summer
remained resolutely focused on
Mark stood, his gaze
her work might appear insignificant, it was essential for her livelihood. Mark chose not to disturb her although
her eyes caught sight
attention to this gentleman
hushed tones, queried Cecilia, “Is he
at Mark
“Mr. Evans has come to check on Miss
steaming milk tea was handed to Cecilia. Clasping
his eyes, an affectionate
and draped it over her shoulders, his touch tender as he secured it in place.
hint of reproach, his tone remained soothing. Cecilia stood
you come here just for
quipped, “Do you think I am here to deliver milk tea to
into
the milk tea, she savored its warmth,
not upset when I speak to
on her for a prolonged moment before
younger than I am. What’s
out and tenderly ruffled her hair. The gesture bore a gentleness akin
no desire to
hush as he continued, “Wrap up the shooting soon. Edwin is eagerly awaiting a snowman-building session. Ensure you take care of and him. He’s prone to fever. As for you, remember to have ginger tea. Zoey has
by his heartfelt advice. Just then, the cameras were poised to resume shooting. Pearl
your breaks. As the new year approaches, let’s go to Czanch, you, Edwin,
Cecilia
place all her hopes
promise once again?
can discuss this later. For
bit longer. Opportunities to see her
Mark exited the studio, a snowstorm
his coat and offer it to
I’m not in
quipped with a grin, “At your age, it’s
left speechless. Recognizing his gaffe, Peter opened the car
brushed away the snowflakes that had settled on his sweater, chiding himself, “True, I may be getting old, but
same time, Cecilia’s
herself to make the best of the situation, eventually completing
she declined the crew’s invitation for dinner, her assistant, ever adept with people, personally paid for
Cecilia yearned for Edwin.
back to her apartment. However, upon reaching the villa where Waylen resided, the hour had
on the couch, Waylen was engrossed in
raising his gaze, he said, “Stay here tonight. Edwin’s been eagerly anticipating playing
gaze to
her hand, and in a subdued tone, he pleaded, “I want to
Cecilia couldn’t
tenderly ruffled his
ahead. Put
Laughter and merriment wafted in through
some point, Waylen
his sister in silence, he recognized how much Cecilia had changed over the years, all for the sake of her relationship with
to retain her innocence, shielded from sorrow’s
tea cup
took on
you the milk tea?
choosing silence.
stubborn this afternoon? Now you’re moved just
“Waylen.”
advised, “If you’re patient, just wait for him
with
tea, she approached the
off? Was he
time to visit her and Edwin when he
contemplation, she dialed
The call connected…
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