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.

the wall, and their Lips met for

their breathing uneven, he leaned in, his forehead touching hers, whispering,

cheeks warm, Cecilia lightly

it together;

grin, Mark straightened up,

they reached the

seem almost a different

intended to share a few more drinks with

came to collect me; we have some matters to

My apologies.

hush spread

drained of

assuming Mark was referring to Cecilia as his

Mark, a statuesque, striking

daughter of

or another, sought the Fowler family’s

promptly stood, greeting her warmly,

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