Occasionally, Mark received private calls but he declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie.

If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them.

Mark seldom attended such events, especially with Cecilia, as he deemed them unsuitable for her.

Cecilia inquired about these gatherings, to which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate for a young girl.

However, he gave her freedom in dealing with her own friends, trusting her judgment.

During their free time, Mark took Cecilia skiing and to witness the mesmerizing aurora, making that period the sweetest time of their lives.

As the year end approached, Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen each other for several days.

Despite the distance, Cecilia laid on her bed, talking to him on the phone, playfully coquetting like a little girl.

In the background, a faint sound reached Mark’s ears—the sound of Juliette crying.

Concerned, Mark couldn’t help but inquire, “What’s wrong?”

mother’s voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go

ending the call, Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen,

scene left

called out to

have a

downstairs, her

the

whose brown hair and flawless skin made her utterly

mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks

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Juliette continued to cry, touched by the fact that her granddaughter was safe and sound and so

maintained his pride, asserting,

your brother, she’d

marry her when

a gentle yet reproachful glance at her

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