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.

mere presence filled the house with

Zoey had

she joyfully accompanied the servants to the market

mother had discerned their relationship, yet she chose to

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

to his little girl for the rest of

tea, sitting with him

she wanted to inquire about, but in the

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

grown fond of this little

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

perhaps they would soon tie the

that love could transcend these societal barriers because her son held such deep

the end, Zoey simply

and couldn’t help but

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