Chapter 775

His eyes shifted briefly towards the door before returning to lock onto her face.

Softly, he inquired, “Why haven’t you returned home for two years?”

A faint smile graced Cecilia’s lips as she responded, “What concern is it of you, Mr.

Evans? If I had chosen not to return surely I must have been occupied elsewhere… What right do you have to meddle in my affairs?”

Occupied…

Mark’s eyes revealed an enigmatic depth.

His hand reached out, tenderly grazing her face, evoking a shudder throughout her entire being.

Even her teeth chattered involuntarily.

“Do my touches repulse you? Have you found someone else?” he queried in a subdued tone.

A pallor swept across Cecilia’s face.

Gazing intently at him, she clenched her teeth and replied, her words tinged with defiance, “Yes.

that instant, Mark’s eyes

loosened his

struggled to

you please release

man of charm and I’m certain there is no shortage of women vying

“Mr.

Once upon a time, you used

my youthful naivety, I failed to understand

placed her hand on his chest, exerting gentle pressure as she pleaded,

I

modicum of

his

clenched her teeth, summoning her strength

a raspy voice, he murmured, “Cecilia, are you truly forsaking me? We can

Mark once again, and I will watch

had always owed

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