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.

filled the house with vibrant

the past, Zoey

now, she joyfully accompanied the servants to the market daily, carefully selecting the

mother had discerned their relationship, yet she chose to

mulling

commitment to his little girl for the rest of their

cup of tea,

something she wanted to inquire

believed that her son must have been serious now that he

too, had grown fond of this little

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

pondered that perhaps they would soon tie the

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

end, Zoey simply stated, “It’s

and

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