Chapter 2020

And Elaine, to Cecilia’s dismay, had taken a seat right beside Mark.

Feeling slighted, Cecilia believed she should show Mark a hint of her displeasure.

Mark was well-acquainted with Cecilia’s moods.

He found them more charming than irritating.

With a gentle yet firm grip, he took her hand.

“Come with me,” he urged softly, “An important business associate is here.

Let’s greet them before we leave.

Before she could protest, he guided her along.

In the midst of their walk, Mark gave in to an impulse.

her against the wall, and their Lips met for

breathing uneven, he leaned in, his forehead touching hers, whispering, “You’re even more adorable when you are

warm,

it together;

a grin, Mark straightened up, leading

they reached the

him seem almost a different person as

few more drinks with you, but my wife just returned

to collect me; we have some matters to

My apologies.

hush spread

drained

invited Elaine appeared worried, assuming Mark was referring to

Mark, a

the eldest daughter

had, at some point or another, sought

promptly stood, greeting

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