When they arrived at the apartment, it was already ten o'clock.

Mark was on his best behavior.

He asked her to sit on the sofa while he cut some fruits for her.

Then, he handed her a tablet PC so that she could watch a drama series or whatever she liked while he was in the kitchen.

Cecilia didn’t know whether she had made the right decision or not.

But now that she was here, there was no use thinking it over anymore.

She made herself comfortable in the sofa as she watched the TV show on the tablet. From time to time, her eyes would wander and catch a glimpse of Mark.

Angela's Library From the corner of her eyes, she noticed how well-maintained Mark's physique was.

Although he was in his 40s, the shape of his body was just as good when she first met him.

Before she knew it, Cecilia found herself staring at him as though she was in a trance.

Mark took out a glass of milk. When he saw her in a daze, he gently pinched her cheek and told her, “Have a glass of milk first.

Cecilia shook her head.

“I've already had a candy. I'll definitely get fatter if I have milk now as well as midnight snacks later.” She anticipated Mark to say that she wasn't fat.

Instead, he looked at her and smiled. His eyes looked deep, as if staring at them would cause her to drown.

“I think you're worried that you might not look as good on camera. If that's what you're worried about, then from now on, I'll cook you nutritious food low on calories.” Hearing this, Cecilia pursed her lips before they slowly curved into a smile.

Mark lowered his head and kissed her again.

“I want to do you so badly,” he whispered in her ear.

“But not today.” What? As Cecilia watched him walk back to the kitchen, memories of the past flashed in her mind. For a second, she thought she had been transported Koos Mark was wearing a white shirt and iron gray suit pants.

The hem of his shirt was neatly tucked in, accentuating his strong waist. Cecilia thought that her arms fitted perfectly around his waist.

Cecilia was not a naive girl anymore.

She thought she being here was already dropping hints to Mark.

But now, she wanted to make it even clearer.

Without making a noise, she walked over and hugged him from behind.

As soon as he felt her arms wrapped around him, Mark’s body stiffened. After a while, a gentle smile broke on his face.

“This will still take some time. Are you hungry already?” She buried her face in Mark's back.

“Mark,” she murmured.

“Do you want to clarify our relationship this time?” Mark gulped as he nodded.

“How about you be my girlfriend? That way, I'll be under your scrutiny. If you are not satisfied with me, then you can dump me any time you want.” As Cecilia heard these words, she almost burst into tears.

She pressed her face harder against his back and muttered, “During this period, I won't be going on any blind date, while you are not allowed to be close to any married woman. Got it?” Mark smiled.

“Got it. I have a girlfriend and I'm not available anymore.” For a while, Cecilia remained silent.

At this moment, Mark was starting to feel his back moisten. He turned around and held her hand.

“Shh... Don't cry, Cecilia,” he comforted her in a hoarse, soothing tone.

“Don’t cry.” Mark felt an urge to turn around.

But Cecilia's grip tightened, her embrace so intense that her nails dug into his skin.

Her body quivered uncontrollably.

In that instant, Mark's resolve wavered, and tears threatened to fall.

Life had thrown myriad challenges his way, teaching him to maintain a facade of tranquility. However, the heartfelt sobbing of the woman he cherished shook his composure.

“Cecilia,” he uttered, his voice laced with emotion.

She offered no response, her face pressed against his back. He was leaner now, but his frame was actually more robust than during his illness.

After what felt like an eternity, her voice, barely above a whisper, broke the silence.

“Does it still hurt?” “The pains gone.” Finally, Mark rotated, his eyes meeting Cecilia's tear-streaked face.

For the first time, he realized reconciliation wouldn't bring sheer joy.

Instead, a profound sorrow engulfed him.

his gaze deep and intense

allowed himself to look at her

warm and inviting under his touch, felt

voice, quivering, called out to

leaned forward, capturing her

staggered, finding support

kisses were fervent,

they went no further than that embrace. Cecilia rested her head

through her long hair, comforting

silence, he softly

she replied, her eyes

up in the

the master bathroom, she turned the faucet, letting cool water cascade over her

mirror reflected

eyes were tinged with red, her

Cecilia caught her breath.

a considerable time since she'd last blushed, a reaction only Mark could elicit. Despite the

had attempted to move on,

craved a fresh

work. Her brother had pointed out the undeniable truth-she hadn't moved past Mark because her feelings for

with Mark, her heart seemed to reawaken, pulsating with life

let's eat,” Mark invited, his

with

she emerged, she found him poised at the bedroom doorway. She averted her

he lowered his voice a

it's enchanting.”

things between us." Their maturity precluded the need for explicit statements. He

a proficient cook, preparing a

Cecilia indulged heartily.

don't translate well on camera.” In response, Mark brewed a cup of fruit tea, offering it with a reassurance, “This is a one-time

comforting, the warm yellow lighting complementing the cool, air-conditioned interior of

consequence, and Cecilia was

harbored desires to bridge the distance between them, to compensate for lost

with significant age disparities and differing social circles,

interest appeared to be their discussions about

brief exchange, Cecilia's smile

requested, “When you see Miss Holt next, could you apologize on my behalf? I wasn't at my best earlier” “It's on me,” Mark

apologies.” An ensuing silence enveloped Mark and Cecilia, their gazes

their interactions, leaving little

I have more to share.” Cecilia

history was marked by intimacy and a shared life; pretense was unnecessary when he

the dishes, Cecilia

the window, initiating a call

a stark contrast to the impulsive

ended the call,

sudden unease overtook

with a man for the first time,

Look stunning,” Mark

crept

the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running

contemplated waiting on the sofa but eventually decided the bed was more appropriate. Frustrated with her own timidity, she reasoned th i i She chastised herself before climbing into bed. Now Clutching a

Mark's slightly chilled

Cecilia shiver; she instinctively curled into his embrace, looking up to inquire, “Did you have a cold shower?” Mark's casual affirmation concerned her, sparking worry for

her in a whisper, “It’s alright. As long as I'm cautious with my

Cecilia fell silent.

on until he presumed she had

she reached out, extinguishing

into

rejected you. You didn’t need

warmth spread from his

both inhaled softly, each wary of betraying their desires. Yet, such things defy restraint, and soon

Library Unable to resist the mounting tension, Mark cradled

kissed her, his free hand began to ease her

voice, vulnerable and tender, beckoned him as

He answered without words.

a small box, setting it aside before his lips eagerly found

bathed

danced

bodies merged, the night air was punctuated by their shared

the

the time their passion subsided,

head rested on his shoulder, her raven

accelerate the thaw

warm skin, her voice

think of me?” “Every single day. I longed for you, for Edwin, for the unborn child within you,” Mark confessed, his voice

thoughts of me ever cross your mind?” he inquired, lowering his gaze to meet

painful, but you were always there, in my thoughts.”

work tomorrow? Join me in visiting my mom if

I'l accompany you to see your parents,” he

Cecilia's smile was faint.

you have the courage to go

the darkness, Mark's voice carried a

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