Yet, despite the illusion of Mark’s company, a palpable emptiness pervaded the hall.

Cecilia observed her son from a distance and was well aware of the weight of his thoughts.

The urge to join him tugged at her heartstrings.

But Waylen gently touched the back of her hand and whispered, “Let me handle it.”

Cecilia nodded, her eyes tinged with redness.

Waylen said gently, “It’s New Year’s Eve, and you’re about to give birth. Don’t cry; it’s ominous, okay?”

to keep Cecilia

Edwin gazing at the snow outside, stiffly

daze, Edwin thought he had caught a glimpse of

Waylen sat beside Edwin.

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Edwin remained silent.

deeply traumatized Edwin. He had always been an introverted child, and now he had retreated even

a long pause, Edwin

that he took

ran his fingers through the boy’s hair, his touch soft and

truth: that Laura had been mistreated by the servants in the villa, prompting Mark to take her

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