However, even amid the laughter, a tinge of sadness lingered.

Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought of Rena weighed on Korbyn’s mind.

It was well past midnight when Cecilia finally returned to her room.

She sent the photo of Alexis to Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him.

The night was hushed, and all he whispered was her name.

She responded him.

In that moment, words were unnecessary.

Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope for a future together.

Perhaps they no longer needed to hide their love in secrecy.

Cecilia held her phone close and drifted off to sleep…

The early morning brought a call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive at the apartment in an hour.

his overnight work and the early hour of

both elated and worried

tone, she insisted, “I’ll drive there

come to pick me

she was mindful of her brother’s presence at home, knowing

his gentle request for her

the apartment entrance,

bags

a cold winter

his arms, playfully pushing him

her close, his head lowering to ki*s

was not a barrier to his irrational yearnings in this

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