Without hesitation, Mark carried her to the master bedroom.
Edwin, in the adjacent room, would surely feel a twinge of sibling jealousy if he knew about this special treatment his little sister was getting.
The room was bathed in a soft morning glow when Cecilia stirred.
Instead of Mark, she found herself cuddling a peacefully sleeping Olivia.
Nearby, a meticulously de-thorned red rose lay with a cheeky note.
âMrs.
Evans, it was unforgettable last night.
â
A blush painted Ceciliaâs face.
âTypical Mark,â she murmured with a smile.
As if on cue, the bedroom door opened, revealing Mark.
Noticing Ceciliaâs awake state, he said warmly, âRest if you need to.
Iâll be dropping Edwin off at school.
â
Cecilia still clutched the card at that moment.
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Torn between holding onto it and letting it go, she felt a weight in her palm.
Mark, perceptive as always, caught her hesitancy.
âRest up a bit more; and maybe savor last night a bit more,â he said with a playful grin.
Was it even possible to ignore such playful teasing?
Pulling the covers aside, she stood tall, voice dripping with mock indignation.
âLast night? Last night was just average.
Not much to remember, let alone savor.
And, by the way, donât flatter yourself too much, Mr.
Evans.
â
Markâs eyes held a soft warmth when he gazed at her.
After a brief moment, she headed to the bathroom.
Mark gently adjusted Olivia in the bed, hoping to get her more sunlight.
From the hall, a voice called out, âDad, Iâll be late!â
Mark leaned down, planting a soft ki*s on Oliviaâs forehead.
As Cecilia emerged from the bathroom, he looked up.