Chapter 2019

Behind her, Mark emerged from one of the bathroom stalls.

He, too, approached the sink, allowing the water to cascade over his fingers.

After a seemingly interminable moment, he finally glanced at Cecilia, noticing the reddened skin of her hand from excessive rubbing.

He whispered, “I wasn’t expecting her to be here tonight.

Still, it’s rude to just leave.

I assure you, I didn’t even share a handshake with her.

If you need proof, Peter can vouch for me.

Cecilia’s gaze remained downwards, her lips catching between her teeth in contemplation.

“Peter’s loyalty lies with you.

can he be

mild frustration with Mark’s

navigate tricky dynamics, and

Cecilia couldn’t suppress her emotions

feelings, unsure of how

yearning for Cecilia after their month-long separation, tried to caress

she swiftly

“You stink,” she remarked.

soft chuckle, Mark responded,

hands, he playfully

greet them with me, and

he spoke, Mark reached out to hold Cecilia’s

Cecilia pulled away.

don’t want to go,” she murmured, her voice taking

found the

gaze, and his

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