She suspected that Cecilia might not like her and wanted to separate her from Mark.
But Cecilia remained composed and fair.
Once they reached the coffee shop downstairs, Cecilia and Flora each ordered an iced coffee.
Cecilia, her fingers delicately wrapped around the cup, broke the silence first after a while, speaking in a hushed tone.
âFlora, I need to apologize for what happened last time.
â
Flora was taken aback by Ceciliaâs words.
She took a sip of her coffee and replied, âPlease donât blame yourself.
I lost my sense of propriety.
â
After pondering for a moment, Cecilia continued, âEven if I didnât trust Mark completely, I should have trusted you.
Youâre a close friend of my sister-in-law, Rena, and she wouldnât have connected with you if she had doubts about your character.
So, I must admit that I overreacted last time.
I apologize for not handling it more gracefully when I argued with Mark.
â
Flora remained poised.
She smoothed her hair and replied with grace, âPlease donât say that.
Youâre also like a little sister to me.
â
Cecilia offered a warm smile.
They decided to change the topic.
Flora observed Cecilia and noticed how much more mature and composed she had become.
Cecilia lowered her head and smiled.
âI still remember the night you accompanied me to the airport.
Flora, youâre a genuinely kind person.
â
Flora didnât hold back in her response.
She raised her head and let out a sigh.
âCecilia, you canât imagine just how popular Mark was.
â
Many women sought to marry him, all of them carrying their own fame and prestige.
Mark, in his youth, possessed both good looks and gentleness, not to mention his elevated status.
And heâs always been sensible.
â
Floraâs smile grew as she continued, âIâm sure heâs different now.
Married men are always distinct from their single selves.
Cecilia, youâve changed him.
I bet he didnât take you too seriously in the beginning, but fate has its way.
He hadnât settled down before because he hadnât met the right person.
Then, he found you.
â
After expressing her true feelings, Flora felt a sense of relief.