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.

he be impartial

mild frustration with Mark’s reasoning, though she refrained from outwardly

had to navigate tricky dynamics, and

Cecilia couldn’t

feelings, unsure of how to communicate her

for Cecilia after their month-long separation,

she swiftly dodged his

“You stink,” she remarked.

a soft chuckle, Mark responded, “You’re being a tad

hands, he playfully pinched her

greet them with me, and afterward, we

Mark reached out to hold Cecilia’s

Cecilia pulled away.

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

the

met her gaze, and his voice hushed so others

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