Chapter 2137

The room filled with Mark’s hearty laughter, and Edwin visibly relaxed.

Later that night, after chat with Edwin, Mark retreated to their bedroom.

Cecilia, fresh from a shower, was engrossed in a science book.

Mark gently took it from her, glanced over it, and then handed it back.

Their eyes locked.

Mark, breaking the silence, remarked, “It’s been a while since I’ve seen you this way.

Does it really upset you?”

She held his gaze, finally confessing, “Of course, but I often find my thoughts lingering on you and Zoey.

Teasingly, Mark asked, “Hinting at my advancing age?”

After brushing her hair aside, Mark continued, “Mom made her stance clear during dinner.

She’s on board with Edwin studying overseas.

when I’m no longer at my

pursuit of greater knowledge

protective and hesitant, unlike my mother

seemed lost in

voice softened as he added, “Cecilia, Edwin is

time we let him

replied softly,

taking me some time to come to

“At least we

so attached

her leaving this house, let alone studying

be

tugged at Cecilia’s

she retorted, “You’ve sealed your fate with that

the study

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Mark quipped, “How can you be so heartless,

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