She did her best to hold them back.

Waylen offered her a tissue and said, “Wipe your face. Tears don’t suit young ladies like you.”

Cecilia managed a smile, but it looked more pained than crying.

Waylen hadn’t informed Mark or Peter. So Mark had no idea that Waylen would be visiting. Mark was propped up against the head of the bed, engrossed in reading documents.

The room was silent, and there were stacks of thick folders on the nightstand.

Peter advised, “You’ve been poring over those documents for four hours. It’s time to rest. Dr. Clarke will scold you if you keep this up.”

on

a nag. Handle him for me. I need to review these documents. The company is

Suddenly, Mark’s expression changed.

so long, and now we have two children. I

deep sadness hearing

Cecilia was

Mark was conveying his final wishes, with no

Peter noticed Cecilia’s presence.

brief pause, he quickly composed himself and said, “Cecilia, what brings you here? Come inside and take a seat.

remained fixed

that he could no longer hide the

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