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

the door and saw Edwin gazing at the snow outside, stiffly holding his small form in

thought he had

Waylen sat beside Edwin.

him from the cold. Then he lowered his head and asked gently, “Are you missing

Edwin remained silent.

been an introverted child, and now he had retreated even

pause, Edwin finally

he took Laura

through the boy’s hair,

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

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