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.

off the gas stove, his gaze deep and intense as he gently caressed her

since he'd allowed himself to look

and inviting under his touch, felt

voice, quivering, called

he leaned forward, capturing her lips in a passionate

finding support against the kitchen

Library Their kisses

rested her head on

through her long hair,

a prolonged silence, he softly proposed, “You must

something for us.” “Okay,” she replied, her eyes reddened from

in the bathroom.

faucet, letting cool water

reflected her

eyes were tinged with

Cecilia caught her breath.

Despite the ordeals they'd weathered over the years, he alone had the power to stir such

on, to explore

craved a fresh

just wouldn't work. Her brother had pointed out the undeniable truth-she hadn't moved

Mark, her heart seemed to reawaken, pulsating with

let's eat,” Mark

responded with a simple

found him poised at the bedroom doorway. She averted her

her against the door, he lowered his voice a husky

it's enchanting.” Cecilia's

best tactic.” Her eyes, still tinged with red, betrayed her emotions as she added, “I don’t want to rush things between us." Their maturity precluded the need for explicit statements. He understood her hesitation to physically rekindle their relationship prematurely. Respecting her boundaries, he caressed her dark tresses,

proficient cook, preparing a meal that included her

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 indulgence. I'll prepare a salad for you tomorrow.” “You understand me well,” Cecilia

ambiance was comforting, the warm yellow lighting complementing the

natural consequence, and Cecilia was not

harbored desires to bridge the distance between them, to

coupled with significant age disparities and differing

to be their

a brief exchange,

could you apologize on my behalf? I wasn't at my best earlier” “It's

apologies.” An ensuing silence enveloped

past, their connection was primarily physical, a fervent urgency underpinning their interactions, leaving little room for verbal communication.

proposed, “Stay here. I have more to share.”

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

to the dishes,

the window, initiating a

voice was faint, a stark contrast to the impulsive boldness

she ended the call, her

unease overtook

as though she was with a man for the first time,

stunning,”

blush crept across

bathroom. Soon, the

bed was more appropriate. Frustrated with her own timidity, she reasoned th i i She

bathroom, Mark's slightly chilled body joined

coolness made 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

her close, and reassured her in a whisper, “It’s alright. As long as I'm cautious with my diet, there's nothing to worry about.” He

Cecilia fell silent.

on until he presumed she

reached out, extinguishing

face into

you. You didn’t need to take that cold

warmth spread from his

desires. Yet,

tension, Mark cradled the back

he kissed her, his free hand began to ease

tender, beckoned him as

He answered without words.

table, he retrieved a small box, setting it aside before his lips eagerly found hers once

bathed

shadows danced upon the

their bodies merged, the night air was punctuated by

the

time their passion subsided,

rested on his shoulder,

promised to accelerate

his warm skin, her voice a

day. I longed for

Did thoughts of me ever cross your mind?” he

you were always there, in my thoughts.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Mark

Join me in visiting my mom if you

accompany you to see your parents,” he

Cecilia's smile was faint.

to go see

Mark's voice carried a hint of playful

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