Chapter 2014

It allowed her moments like these, to sit back and cherish life.

Tears formed in her eyes.

She realized how pivotal Mark was to her existence.

Never had she felt so clear—headed.

With age, she’d become more reserved, curbing her true desires.

Her doorbell chimed.

Cecilia, expecting her delivery, opened the door only to find Mark.

pants gave him an undeniably debonair look; yet

of vivid red roses in one hand and

the wine she’d been drinking, Mark teased, “How about trying

before Cecilia

roses, she stepped aside, allowing

years, Mark hadn’t been one for grand gestures, seldom

doted on her like she was

the kitchen, preparing meals for her in their shared

held

playfully said, “Didn’t the doctors want to keep

He grinned.

“I sneaked out.

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