Cecilia offered, âIâll reach out to the doctor for you.
You can visit Laura at the hospital.
â
Mark hesitated briefly.
He had initially intended to enjoy the weekend with Cecilia and the kids.
Cecilia smiled warmly.
âTomorrow is another day.
If you canât make it tomorrow, there will be countless weekends ahead.
â
There was a tacit understanding between them.
As long as Mark was by her side, Cecilia was willing to compromise on anything.
Mark nodded in agreement.
Mark changed his attire and headed downstairs.
In the living room, he spotted Edwin engrossed in his homework.
Upon Markâs arrival, Edwin lifted his gaze.
Then he nervously inquired, âDad, are you going out?â
Mark contemplated the best approach and decided not to deceive Edwin.
He replied, âIâm going to visit a little girl, but Iâll be back for lunch with you.
â
Edwin accepted his response and resumed his homework.
However, his tiny fists remained tightly clenched.
Mark squatted down, ruffled Edwinâs hair, and suggested, âYour mom has given her permission.
How about joining me?â
âI need to finish my homework,â
Edwin responded, his expression icy.
Mark gave Edwinâs head another gentle pat before heading out.
As soon as Mark was gone, Edwin put down his pen.
He stared at the departing figure by the door, tightly pursing his Lips.
It was a recurring pattern.
Mark always leaving them behind.
Edwin believed in Markâs priorities, work seemed more important than his family, and even Laura took precedence over them.