And they had been intimate.
Yet, she couldnât help but feel like a visitor in that place.
Her inhibitions remained intact.
Mark, understanding her unease, seated himself beside her and encouraged her to lean against him.
He gave the situation a careful consideration.
He then said slowly, âI was thoughtless.
Next time, Iâll bring you here during the day and send you back in the evening.
If we wish to spend the night together, we can go to our home on Gamous Road.
Cecilia, if you want to take things slowly, Iâm willing to go at your pace.
However, itâs rather late tonight.
Weâll have to make do.
I wonât make any advances.
â
Despite her unease, Cecilia remained genuine.
Moreover, they were responsible for two children.
After a heart-to-heart conversation, he suggested she take a shower and provided a modest set of pajamas.
Cecilia complied, showering before returning to the bedroom.
Mark fetched an additional lightweight blanket, ensuring they each had their own.
She observed him bending down and engrossed in the task.
It was difficult to discern his usual dignified air.
He simply appeared as an ordinary man.
Unable to resist, she approached him from behind and embraced him tenderly.
Mark gently patted her hand and remarked, âYou mentioned feeling uneasy a moment ago, and now youâre hugging me.
You truly have a childlike temper.
â
He playfully feigned an attempt to take the extra blanket away.
Cecilia hastily protested, âNo.
This is fine.
â
Mark smiled.
With her cheek resting against his back, Cecilia softly murmured, âEven if Iâm being a bit wayward, please be patient with me, okay?â
Markâs smile persisted.
âIf Iâm not patient with you, then who will be?â
He retrieved the towel from her grasp and proceeded to gently dry her hair.