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.

the

Zoey

the servants to the market

that his mother had discerned their

the study, mulling over

emotional commitment to his little girl for the rest of

a cup of tea, sitting with him for

to be something she wanted to inquire about,

have been serious now

grown fond of this little

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

pondered that perhaps they would

age, familial and social status, she was convinced that love could

Zoey simply stated,

and couldn’t help but

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