A sense of unease washed over Peter and he nodded after a moment’s hesitation.

Gracefully turning a few pages of one document, Cecilia delicately toyed with the paper using her slender fingers.

In a soft voice, she said, “Since this is merely a game between him and me, why must he shower me with such affection? I have no desire for these things.

Let him know that I won’t pester him any longer.

Having spoken her piece, it seemed as though Cecilia had expended all her strength.

For a considerable duration, she found herself in a trance…

Uncle Mark…

She had called him Uncle Mark for so long.

her that they would be

not unfolded as she

discovered that she was nothing more than another one

Cecilia

standing before the French window in

prolonged silence, Mark

Peter departed, Mark gazed down at

such

could she accept whatever he was

extent of his

his free moments, Cecilia consumed his

crowded places, he would unconsciously look around, and even amidst socializing with Charlie and others, he would cast a glance at the

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