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.

to his overnight work and the

was both elated and

she insisted, “I’ll drive there

to

of her brother’s presence at home, knowing he had a

in his gentle request for her to drive

simultaneously, they reached the apartment entrance,

greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying bags

a cold

emotion, Cecilia rushed into his

held her close, his head lowering to

to his

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in a hoarse voice, “Do you

was a resounding

arrived at the entrance with

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