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.

promises had once convinced her that they would be together forever, that he

unfolded

that she was nothing more

her, Cecilia remained reluctant to accept anything

found Mark standing before the French window in the hotel, his

prolonged silence, Mark uttered,

Peter departed, Mark gazed down at the diamond ring

such

accept whatever he was trying to

extent

his free moments, Cecilia consumed his

he would unconsciously look around, and even amidst socializing with Charlie and others, he would cast a

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