Chapter 1906

Mimicking Mark’s tone, Zoey gestured near her ear, “Oh, someone phoned me last night, claiming he wouldn’t return home… Needed to “take care’ of Cecilia, he said.

Worried I’d fuss over a drunken Cecilia showing up here.

Edwin nearly choked on his ice cream.

Peter, just entering, was seized by laughter.

Zoey shot her son a sardonic glance.

“Look at yourself.

Is wooing the woman you fancy more challenging than your former job? At Least you applied intellect in your professional duties.

With Cecilia, it seems you’re all talk, no heart.

Consider your age, and hers.

In the past, Mark might have mocked himself.

today, irritation got the better of him; he remained silent and retreated upstairs to

gaze lingered on Mark’s

Peter whispered,

paid him no

see,” Zoey

no wonder

himself the young, charming man he once

not the only one entitled

be on

his

of wontons

engulfed by gloom, in

the bowl before him,

“Have some.

had

a “mom” under

she patted his hand, reassuring, “She holds you in her heart, albeit with resentment With a rueful smile,

the bowl, philosophizing, “Just like eating preferences vary; some relish

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