When in a jovial mood, he could be quite the playful scoundrel.

Cecilia was held tightly by him, and they indulged in each other for a long time.

Though she pouted and protested, he teased and delighted her in every way possible.

Little Alexis’ fate remained uncertain, and their relationship still had to remain discreet.

After the weekend, Cecilia would have to leave.

The night before her departure, tears streamed down her face.

Mark tenderly stroked her head and reassured her, “Take it easy.

However, he couldn’t escape a tinge of sadness either.

Deep within, he longed for her presence beside him at all times.

presence filled the house

Zoey had

the market daily, carefully selecting the food that Cecilia

mother had discerned

night, he sat in the study, mulling over their future for

contemplated making a profound emotional commitment to his little girl for the rest of

with a cup of tea, sitting with

to be something she wanted to inquire about, but in the

her son must have been serious now that he had brought the

too, had grown fond of this little

now sure Cecilia was the “Cecile” girl she heard Mark call out

that perhaps they would soon

familial and social status, she was convinced that love could transcend these societal barriers because her son held such

Zoey

contemplated her words and couldn’t help

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