A hint of solitude crept over him.
Edwin fetched a morsel of food for Mark, urging, âDad, letâs eat.
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Markâs heart softened.
A tender touch graced his sonâs shoulder, before his gaze sought Ceciliaâs.
Cecilia feigned ignorance.
As dinner concluded, Cecilia readied herself for a commercial shoot, her assistant waiting in the car.
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Mark, positioned within the bathroom, obstructed her path.
He Looked at her stunning face, and his voice emerged hoarse, a plea tinged with urgency.
âCanât you adjust your schedule? We have such a rare opportunity to meet.
â
Cecilia, tending to her Lipstick, turned and Lightly pushed him.
âIâLL be late.
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Mark persisted.
He enclosed her within his arm, Locking the bathroom door behind them.
Ceciliaâs efforts to resist were futile.
She leaned against the wall, her gaze distant.
Soft-spoken words drifted from her lips, laden with an undertone of resignation.
âMark, youâre always consumed by obligations.
You probably canât even recall our sonâs birthday.
I know in your eyes, my work is unimportant, so I should cooperate with you unconditionally.
If I have to put off my work once you come, do you know how many favors I will owe others? Mark, you wonât think about it at all.
You donât care about my feelings at all.
â
Emotions perhaps unrevealed, Cecilia voiced her thoughts, her voice tinged with disappointment.
Enriching herself seemed wiser than waiting for Mark.
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Edwin needed her guidance too.
Markâs gaze was profound.
He stood defenseless, recognizing that the young girl who once clung to him had matured significantly.
But he longed for the simplicity she had exuded.
Ceciliaâs melancholy registered.
She was loath to quarrel with him.
Her head bowed, a whisper broke from her lips.
âIâm leaving.
When will you leave?â She shifted her focus to Edwin, her voice softening.
âIf you have time, accompany Edwin to play.
At his age, he should be in kindergarten.
You canât imagine how much he envies Alexis and Leonel.
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