She sensed Renaâs disapproval but dared not provoke her.
After sharing a few words with Wendy, Rena left the club.
She noticed Mark and Cecilia having an argument near their car, with Mark appearing to be appeasing Cecilia.
Wendy, amused, asked, âMrs.
Fowler, shall we greet them?â
Rena, running her fingers through her hair, settled into the car and replied with a faint smile, âNo need to stir the pot.
Also, Wendy, even though Cecilia can handle herself, keep an eye on Miss Shaw.
Young girls can be impulsive and might act disgracefully.
â
âOkay, donât worry.
â
As the black Rolls-Royce pulled away, Rena settled back into her seat, her thoughts drifting.
Her life with Waylen was smooth sailing, perhaps even a bit too mundane compared to her uncleâs and Ceciliaâs.
Yet, in this simplicity, she found a sense of joy.
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Meanwhile, Mark was still trying to cheer up Cecilia in their car.
The sight of Elaine had soured Ceciliaâs mood.
Although she wasnât openly hostile to Mark, her displeasure was evident.
âI didnât even glance at her.
She canât hold a candle to you.
â
Cecilia shot him a look.
âIf you didnât see her, how would you know whether sheâs pretty or not? She bragged about bearing you more kids.
That ought to wear you out.
â
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With that, Cecilia huffed in a playful snit.
Mark, caught between irritation and amusement, was no stranger to managing emotions.
He realized Cecilia wasnât genuinely upset but just indulging in a bit of coquettish behavior with him.
He cherished these moments.
His voice softened unintentionally.
âI have no interest in wasting my efforts on anyone else.
â
Cecilia blushed, falling silent.
Mark turned the ignition.
âLetâs head back.
The kids are waiting.
â
As they drove, conversation turned to their children.
Suddenly, Mark inquired, âRena tells me youâve started investing?â