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.

testament to his overnight work and the

was both elated and worried

soft tone, she insisted,

come to pick me

presence at home, knowing he had a

concern evident in his gentle request for

reached the apartment entrance, serendipitously

Cecilia warmly, carrying bags of

a cold winter

with emotion, Cecilia rushed into his arms, playfully

his head lowering to

not a barrier to his irrational yearnings

Join &

lingering ki*s, he asked in a hoarse voice, “Do

was

arrived at the entrance with a

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