Her inner thoughts seemed to reflect on her face.

On the way back, Mark tried to console her, but deep down, he wrestled with the idea of sending her back to Duefron first.

After all, with his status, openly showing up with her before their relationship was officially confirmed to the public posed risks that could greatly impact Cecilia.

He always kept his emotions hidden.

However, Cecilia could discern what he was contemplating.

That night, as they lay in bed together, she nestled softly in his arms and whispered, “I won’t go anywhere! Please don’t send me back to Duefron, okay?”

Mark lowered his gaze and looked at her wordlessly.

Cecilia wrapped her arms around his neck and murmured, “I want to stay here.

a precious opportunity for them to spend

be away

had known each other for over a year, yet they hadn’t been

Mark’s heart softened.

his head and

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traced the contours of her skin beneath the quilt, igniting an immediate surge of

a bit more intense

she rested softly

in the lingering

as tenderly as

them

a hushed tone, “Uncle Mark, why haven’t you gotten

said,

her closer into his

against his heart,

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