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.

precious opportunity for them

away

hadn’t been able to

Mark’s heart softened.

lowered his head

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her skin beneath the quilt, igniting an immediate

unintentionally, he was a

she rested

the lingering warmth of

as tenderly as if handling a

of them

hushed tone, “Uncle Mark, why haven’t

smiled and said,

he pulled her closer

his heart, her

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