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.

gave him an undeniably debonair look; yet his complexion hinted at

roses in one hand and a

a whiff of the wine she’d been drinking, Mark

before Cecilia gathered

the roses, she stepped aside,

for grand gestures, seldom surprising her

their earlier days, he’d doted on her like

the kitchen, preparing meals for

flowers held

said, “Didn’t the doctors want to keep you a

He grinned.

“I sneaked out.

Mark’s gaze rested on the remnants of

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