Noticing Edwinâs opinion, Mark affectionately ruffled his sonâs hair, and then agreed.
âActually, maybe thereâs merit to Waylenâs methods.
â
Edwin, clutching a book, retreated to his room.
Mark chuckled to himself, suspecting Edwin feared the prospect of another sibling.
Olivia scampered off too.
After a busy day, Cecilia relaxed on the sofa, flipping through a new script.
Mark prepared some snacks for her.
Though Cecilia protested about gaining weight, she couldnât resist enjoying the treats.
While tidying up, Mark mentioned, âIf sheâs making you unhappy, I can have her removed from the cast.
â
Cecilia carefully set down the script.
Under the soft light, her beauty was striking.
She had flawless skin, delicate features.
She looked earnestly at Mark, her voice soft but firm.
âI despise her, but Mark⦠Iâve been in a few productions, none very successful.
Partly, itâs my acting skills; partly, itâs the lack of talented actors in the cast.
Despite Elaineâs flaws, sheâs a skilled actress who fills a void in our crew.
â
Cecilia paused before confessing, âI am aiming for an award with this play.
â
Mark was taken aback.
When he first met Cecilia, she was just a naive young girl.
Now, she displayed a cunning strategic mind.
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The apple wouldnât fall far from the tree, indeed.
Cecilia elaborated, âRemoving her from the crew, or even Duefron, is easy.
But finding a talented actress isnât.
I wasnât really satisfied with the previous supporting role.
Elaine⦠sheâs perfect for the part.
â
Mark felt a heaviness in his heart.
He gazed at Cecilia, torn between asking her to choose between him and her career.
Yet, he held back, knowing such a question was foolish and unfair.
His gaze was profound, reflective.