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

him poised at the

sidestep him, but he halted her

her against the door, he lowered his voice

flushed complexion…

Cecilia’s resolve faltered.

offered a gentle shove, chiding, “Flattery isn’t your

eyes, still tinged with red, betrayed her emotions as she added, “I don’t want to rush things

the

to physically rekindle

her boundaries, he caressed her dark tresses, his

a proficient cook, preparing

Cecilia indulged heartily.

twinge of regret

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