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.

instant, Mark’s

his grip

struggled to maintain her

release me

a man of charm and I’m certain

“Mr.

Once upon a time, you used to call me Uncle

naivety, I failed

on his chest, exerting gentle

I

maintain a modicum

relinquished his hold on

clenched her teeth, summoning

voice, he murmured, “Cecilia, are you truly forsaking me?

refer to me as Uncle Mark once again, and I will

had always

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