During the night, Cecilia nestled on the expansive, pristine bed, cradling the rabbit doll in her arms.

Her heart ached for Mark and she felt the need to convey her gratitude for the thoughtful gift.

Moreover, she wanted to wish him a joyful New Year…

Finally, she mustered the courage to message him.

“Uncle Mark, Happy New Year!”

Impatiently, Cecilia waited for his response, which eventually came with a simple “Happy New Year.

Those few words moved Cecilia to tears, prompting her to hide her face in the quilt, crying silently, overwhelmed by emotions she couldn’t fully articulate.

Normally, Cecilia was fearless in expressing her love if she admired someone.

She could straightforwardly say, “I like you.

Mark was different; he was Rena’s

despising herself for harboring such feelings,

attention to the news, but now she intentionally watched TV and read newspapers, and

was well aware that Mark didn’t

in a suit, Mark sat in his office,

entered, knocking on the door

“Mr.

outside is waiting for you

Mark remained motionless.

and inquired softly, “What’s

Evans?”

his phone and

just sent me a

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