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.

gaze deep and intense as he

since he'd allowed

under his touch, felt like

quivering, called out

leaned forward, capturing her lips in

staggered, finding support against the kitchen

kisses were

than that embrace. Cecilia rested her head on his shoulder, her tears

her long

he softly proposed,

something for us.” “Okay,” she

patting her shoulder, Mark suggested, “Freshen up in the bathroom. We'll eat once you're done.” Cecilia

later, in the master bathroom, she turned the faucet, letting cool water cascade over her face to

mirror reflected

Her eyes were tinged with

Cecilia caught her breath.

Despite the

on,

craved a fresh

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

seemed to reawaken,

ready. Come, let's eat,” Mark

responded with a simple

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

he lowered

it's enchanting.”

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

was a proficient cook, preparing a

Cecilia indulged heartily.

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

complementing the cool, air-conditioned interior of the tastefully

a natural consequence, and Cecilia was not

desires to bridge the distance between them, to

of silence, coupled with significant age

to be their discussions about

a brief exchange, Cecilia's

you apologize on my behalf? I wasn't

An ensuing silence enveloped Mark and Cecilia,

fervent urgency underpinning their interactions, leaving

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

shared life; pretense

attended to the dishes, Cecilia opted for a

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

to the impulsive boldness of her

brief conversation, she ended the call, her

unease overtook

for the first time, nervously adjusting

Look stunning,” Mark

crept across

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

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

from a steam-filled bathroom, Mark's slightly chilled

inquire, “Did you have a cold shower?” Mark's casual affirmation

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 she had withdrawn into

she reached out,

face into the

you. You didn’t need to

warmth spread

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

resist the mounting tension, Mark cradled the back of her

his free hand began to ease

tender, beckoned him as she

He answered without words.

box, setting it aside before

moonlight bathed the

danced

bodies merged, the night air was punctuated by their

the night's

their passion subsided,

rested on his shoulder, her raven tresses cascading

accelerate the thaw

she caressed his warm skin, her voice a

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

cross your mind?” he inquired, lowering his gaze to

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

have work tomorrow? Join me in visiting my mom if you

I'l accompany you to see

Cecilia's smile was faint.

do you have the courage to go see my parents?” she

voice carried a hint of

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