He grasped her intent. She was signaling her rejection, not just of his advances but of any romantic entanglement.

Though she’d ended things with Thomas, she still didn’t envision a future with Mark.

Mark nodded in acquiescence.

“I understand.”

“What do you understand?”

Cecilia spun around, tears brimming in her eyes, a hint of anger in her voice.

Mark stood, Olivia in his arms, the little one busily smearing her saliva on

gaze held

moment, his allure remained undiminished, even amidst the

back her rising

tapped Olivia’s backside, remarking, “Your cute little

Mark’s neck and planted a kiss

didn’t beat around the

hand lingering on the child’s soft cheek

some time. I’m taking Edwin back with me today. Don’t fret, I’ll

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