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 with

Zoey had

she joyfully accompanied the servants to the market

couldn’t help but realize that his mother had discerned their relationship, yet she chose to keep it

sat in the study, mulling over their

making a profound emotional commitment to his little girl for

approached with a cup of tea, sitting with

something she wanted to inquire about, but in

have been serious now

had grown fond of

the “Cecile” girl she heard Mark call

they would soon tie the

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

the end, Zoey simply stated, “It’s

and couldn’t help but smile

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