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.

was a precious

be away

over a year, yet they hadn’t been able to really be together

Mark’s heart softened.

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contours of her skin beneath the quilt, igniting an immediate

he was a bit more

she rested

bodies basked in the

tenderly

them

asked in a hushed tone, “Uncle Mark, why

and said,

her

heart, her

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