Gracefully positioning herself on the sofa, Zoey beamed at her son.
âIt seems youâve finally learned to cherish your wife.
Whereâs Cecilia? Why isnât she with you?â
Markâs lips curved upward.
âSheâs in Warsew.
â
Zoeyâs smile faltered.
She studied Mark intently for a moment, before ushering Peter outside the room.
The silence between Zoey and Peter was palpable.
Finally, Peter probed, âWhatâs on your mind?â
Zoey, tapping her walking stick lightly, cheeks flushed, shared her concern.
âGiven the age gap between Mark and Cecilia, coupled with his health, do you think it might strain their relationship?â
Understanding her worries, Peter assisted her to a seat, offering soothing words.
âDo you genuinely believe Ceciliaâs trip to Warsew stems from discontent?â
Zoeyâs cheeks tinted with embarrassment, gently swatting Peterâs arm.
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Peterâs smile held a hint of mischief.
âRest assured.
Their sporadic moments together over the years mean that nights like the one they shared yesterday have a profound impact.
Cecilia is introspective.
Women often need their moments of reflection.
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Feeling comforted, Zoey quipped, âPeter, when did you become an expert on women?â
Peter responded with a chuckle, scratching his head in mock perplexity.
Meanwhile, Mark found solace in the quiet of the hospital room, his thoughts inevitably drifting to the memorable evening with Cecilia.
Over the years, their relationship had seen its ebbs and flows.
Mark had shared numerous intimate moments with Cecilia, but the depth and maturity Cecilia exuded last night were unparalleled.
He longed for her presence, yet he chose patience.
Ceciliaâs trip to Warsew lasted a mere few days, aligning with Markâs hospital discharge.
Over those days, their communication was sparse, limited to sporadic messages primarily discussing the children, carefully avoiding the topic of their recent evening together.