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

been ages since he'd allowed himself to look at her this

and inviting under

called out

capturing her

support

Their kisses

Cecilia rested her head on his shoulder, her tears

hand brushed through her long

softly

prepare something for us.” “Okay,” she

shoulder, Mark suggested, “Freshen up in the

turned the faucet, letting cool water cascade

mirror reflected her

eyes were tinged with red,

Cecilia caught her breath.

blushed, a reaction only Mark could elicit. Despite the ordeals they'd weathered over the years, he alone had the power to stir such profound emotion within

on,

craved a fresh

undeniable truth-she hadn't moved past Mark because her feelings for

reunited with Mark, her heart seemed

Come, let's eat,”

with

at the bedroom doorway. She averted her gaze, intending to sidestep him, but he halted her

lowered his

it's enchanting.” Cecilia's

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, his smile acknowledging

cook, preparing a

Cecilia indulged heartily.

She patted her slightly protruding belly, lamenting, “Extra pounds don't translate well on camera.” In response, Mark brewed a cup of fruit tea, offering it with a reassurance, “This is

yellow lighting complementing the cool, air-conditioned interior of

consequence, and Cecilia was

bridge the distance

years of silence, coupled with significant

interest appeared to be their discussions about

a brief exchange, Cecilia's smile

tone, she requested, “When you see Miss Holt next, could you apologize on my behalf? I wasn't at

apologies.” An ensuing silence enveloped Mark and Cecilia,

their connection was primarily physical, a fervent urgency underpinning their interactions, leaving little room for

Mark proposed, “Stay here. I have more to share.” Cecilia harbored no

intimacy and a shared life; pretense

the dishes,

found solace by the window, initiating a call home, received

contrast to the impulsive boldness of her youth.

she ended the call, her gaze

unease

with a man for

stunning,”

crept across Cecilia's

smiled, retreating to the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running water filled

decided the bed was more appropriate. Frustrated with her own timidity, she reasoned th i i She chastised herself before climbing

a steam-filled bathroom, Mark's slightly chilled body joined

“Did you have a cold shower?” Mark's casual affirmation concerned her, sparking worry for his

the quilt’s embrace, he caught her hand, drawing 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 wouldn't

Cecilia fell silent.

on until he presumed she had

out,

face into the crook of his

above a whisper, confessed, “Actually, if you wanted to, I wouldn't have rejected you. You didn’t need to take that cold shower.” Mark remained silent, his hand gently tracing

spread from his

inhaled softly, each wary of betraying their desires. Yet, such things

Library Unable to resist the mounting tension, Mark

free hand began to ease

and tender, beckoned him as she gazed

He answered without words.

setting it aside before his lips

moonlight bathed the

danced upon the

bodies merged, the night air was

the night's

time their passion subsided, the

rested on his shoulder, her raven tresses cascading over

reconnection promised to accelerate the

she caressed his warm skin, her

day. I longed for you, for Edwin, for the unborn child within

of me ever cross your mind?” he inquired, lowering

fond and painful, but you were always

work tomorrow? Join me in

I'l accompany you to

Cecilia's smile was faint.

to go

voice carried a hint

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