âI know.
â Mark admitted, his voice choked with emotion.
Despite his deep regret, his words felt inadequate.
He chose not to elaborate.
Mark placed Olivia in Ceciliaâs arms, softly brushed Oliviaâs face with his slender fingers, and then gave her a pair of exquisite bracelets he had purchased in Rouemn.
He smiled faintly and said, âI just got off the plane and came here.
I havenât seen my mom yet.
Sheâs been in tears for the past two years.
I heard youâve been bringing Olivia to see her.
Cecilia, thank you His words were both affectionate and courteous.
Cecilia wasnât sure what he really meant by saying all that.
She simply restrained her emotions and murmured, âI care about her, despite what happened between us.
â
âI know.
â
Mark spent some time playing with Olivia.
Despite his recent illness, he appeared much calmer.
After a while, Mark was about to bid Cecilia farewell.
Waylen entered the room and noticed the two of them engaged in a conversation.
He took Olivia over and ki*sed her.
He then turned to them and asked, âWhat are you standing here? Letâs go downstairs for dinner.
Today, weâre celebrating two joyful occasions simultaneously.
My parents are in high spirits, so theyâve requested the chef to prepare several of Markâs preferred dishes to extend him a warm welcome.
â
Two joyful occasions?
Upon hearing this, Mark detected something amiss and smiled faintly.
âI donât think Iâll join you.
I havenât seen my mom yet, and Iâd like to visit her first.
Letâs have dinner another day.
â
Waylenâs keen eyes didnât miss the subtlety.
âWhat a pity! The gentleman joining us today is from the Smith family, and heâs quite pleasant.
â
Cecilia appeared slightly taken aback.
She had met the man once but hadnât given it much thought.
Mark smiled gently.
âThatâs truly a pity.
â
Glancing at Cecilia, he whispered, âIâll come to visit the children on another day.
â
With that, Mark descended the stairs.