Cecilia didn’t respond, but the tears rolling down her cheeks spoke volumes.

Still, she sat there stubbornly, hoping that Mark would suddenly turn around, hug her, and tell her that he was just joking…

That everything was just one big joke…

She waited for what felt like an eternity, but he didn’t hug her.

He didn’t even look back at her.

The atmosphere in the room was freezing cold…

Finally, her lips parted and she said softly, “Don’t worry, Mr.

Evans.

I won’t badger you.

Mark slowly turned his head.

the dim light, their eyes met, and there was no trace of sweetness in

used to hold her in his arms while she

him “Uncle Mark” in a sweet

to

stood up from the sofa

soon as she closed

simple girl and didn’t feel

get to

simply accepted the reality that

door was

be seen that there

bravely finished off the last of

slumped at

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bowl of noodles

It didn’t look appetizing.

Cecilia must’ve cooked it.

up the fork and spoon and slurped

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