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.

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

unfolded as she

she discovered that she was nothing more than another one of

to persuade her, Cecilia remained

the French window in the hotel, his back turned

prolonged silence,

gazed down at the diamond

she was such an

she accept whatever he was trying to compensate

realized the extent of his love

at work, but in his free moments, Cecilia

even amidst socializing with Charlie and others, he would cast a glance

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