For a moment, Cecilia just watched them in silence. Then, notifying Mark of her intention, she ascended the stairs.

Mark’s attention remained fixed on Olivia.

Edwin observed Mark, a thought brewing in his mind.

After a moment, he ventured, “Mom’s not with Mr. Smith anymore. Dad… does that make you happy?”

Mark hesitated.

The complexities of adult relationships weren’t something easily distilled into simple words.

Mark understood the crux of

him, Mark responded gently, “Your mom’s having a tough time. Try to be there more for her and help

to Mark, pressing

more days with him. Though the boy yearned to stay with his father, he couldn’t bear the thought of parting from

Edwin inquired, “Can I bring

have Olivia over, but her tender age made it impractical. She needed

remain with his

close, he ran his fingers through his sister’s brown locks, his tone mature

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