Cecilia had something to say, but Mark silenced her with a gentle finger on her lips.

He prevented her from speaking.

He drew Cecilia in his arms and whispered, “Let’s sleep.

Cecilia came to a standstill.

As the night wore on, Mark believed she had dozed off, so he silently got up, leaving his phone behind.

He reached for a pack of cigarettes on the bedside table.

As he stepped outside, a cool breeze swept into the bedroom, leaving a touch of chill behind.

cheek rested against the white

her eyes open, wide awake, unable to return to

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resist the urge to

through the darkness wearing her thin pajamas until she eventually located Mark in

on him, resembling a comforting embrace amid the dimly lit

the soft light, he

a slight frown as if his thoughts were clouded with

for Cecilia to see Mark

challenging the task, he had a knack

cast her gaze downward and

contentment if Laura had a bright future but deep regret if her path

tending to the sole heir of Paul would weigh heavily

now, Mark became aware of Cecilia’s

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