Chapter 1924

Her eyes were tinged with red, her complexion flushed.

Cecilia caught her breath.

It had been a considerable time since she’d last blushed, a reaction only Mark could elicit.

Despite the ordeals they’d weathered over the years, he alone had the power to stir such profound emotion within her.

She had attempted to move on, to explore relationships with others.

She craved a fresh start.

But it just wouldn’t work.

Her brother had pointed out the undeniable truth–she hadn’t moved past Mark because her feelings for him remained deep-seated.

Now, reunited with Mark, her heart seemed to reawaken, pulsating with life once more.

“Dinner’s ready.

eat,” Mark invited, his

responded with a simple

him poised at the bedroom

intending to sidestep

lowered

complexion… it’s

Cecilia’s resolve faltered.

offered a gentle shove, chiding, “Flattery

with red, betrayed her emotions as she

maturity precluded the

understood her hesitation to physically rekindle their relationship

her dark tresses, his

preparing a meal that included

Cecilia indulged heartily.

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