Not only was Cecilia taken aback but Mark also seemed slightly surprised.

Despite Rena’s presence, he called out, “Cecilia!”

Her lips quivered and she was reluctant to respond to him.

Rena glanced between Mark and Cecilia, sensing that they hadn’t interacted much, but she couldn’t ignore the familiarity with which her uncle addressed Cecilia just now.

Peter, who had arrived just in the nick of time, acted as the catalyst to thaw the frozen atmosphere.

Upon witnessing the scene, he, too, was taken aback.

However, being an experienced confidant who had accompanied Mark for many years, he knew how to ease tensions.

He greeted Rena first, “Miss Rena, you’re here too! Mr.

Evans has been talking about you lately and wishes to see you!”

Rena could only play along and greet Mark in response.

with Rena, also sensed

interjected, “What a

smile, chimed in, “Indeed, what a coincidence that

Evans’ juniors.

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delicate folding fan, a sweet fragrance

Cecilia declined

you, but I have

afraid I can’t join

intricate tension lingered

the situation, saying, “A headache? I’ll get you some

Fowler.

attention was piqued by his attentiveness, leading her to speak

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