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.

be impartial in

mix of skepticism and mild frustration with

to navigate tricky dynamics, and

a woman, Cecilia couldn’t suppress her

with her feelings, unsure of how

after their month-long

swiftly dodged his

“You stink,” she remarked.

a soft chuckle, Mark responded,

he playfully

greet them with me, and afterward, we can head

he spoke, Mark reached out to hold Cecilia’s

Cecilia pulled away.

to go,” she murmured, her voice taking on

the

his voice hushed so others

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