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

he'd allowed himself to look at her

skin, warm and inviting under his touch, felt like

voice, quivering, called

leaned forward, capturing her lips in a passionate French

support

Library Their kisses

went no further than that embrace. Cecilia rested her head on his

through her long hair, comforting

silence, he softly proposed, “You must

us.” “Okay,” she replied,

“Freshen up in the bathroom. We'll eat once you're

turned the faucet, letting cool water cascade over her face to

reflected

tinged with red, her complexion

Cecilia caught her breath.

Mark could elicit. Despite the ordeals they'd weathered over

move on, to explore relationships with

craved a fresh

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

heart seemed to reawaken,

Come, let's eat,” Mark invited,

with

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

against the door, he lowered his voice a husky

complexion... it's

offered a gentle shove, chiding, “Flattery isn't your 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

cook, preparing a meal that

Cecilia indulged heartily.

cup of fruit tea, offering it with a reassurance, “This is a one-time indulgence. I'll prepare a

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

natural consequence, and Cecilia was

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

Yet, three years of silence, coupled with significant age disparities and differing social circles, had

appeared to be

exchange,

could you apologize on my behalf? I wasn't at

ensuing silence enveloped Mark and Cecilia, their gazes

underpinning their interactions, leaving little room for

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

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

dishes, Cecilia opted for

solace by the window, initiating

a stark contrast to the impulsive boldness of her

the call, her gaze falling

sudden unease

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

stunning,”

crept

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

she reasoned th i i She chastised herself before climbing into bed. Now Clutching a pillow, she pressed her face against it,

steam-filled bathroom, Mark's slightly chilled

curled into his embrace, looking up to inquire, “Did you

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

Cecilia fell silent.

stretched on until he presumed

reached out, extinguishing

nestled her face into the

wouldn't have rejected you. You

warmth spread from

desires. Yet,

Library Unable to resist the mounting tension, Mark

kissed her, his free hand began to ease her

voice, vulnerable and tender,

He answered without words.

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

bathed the

danced upon the

merged, the night air was punctuated by their

deepened the night's

the time their passion subsided, the

shoulder, her raven tresses

promised to accelerate the

warm skin,

ever think of me?” “Every single day. I longed for you, for Edwin, for the unborn child

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

confessed, “Constantly. Memories, both fond and painful, but you were always there, in my thoughts.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Mark pressed a kiss to her

have work tomorrow? Join me in

I'l accompany you to see

Cecilia's smile was faint.

do you have the courage to go see

voice carried a hint

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