Her assistantâs cheeks reddened, and she quickly made her exit.
Mark chuckled.
âWhatâs on your mind? Did you think I was just coming for that? Honestly, with all the mergers Iâm handling, even if you were up for it, Iâd be out of steam.
â
With a hint of playfulness, she teased, âMaybe itâs just age catching up to you.
â
He countered, âOh, Cecilia, we could always see about that.
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âChallenge accepted.
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Feeling uplifted, Cecilia scanned Yarmose hotels, securing a suite in a plush one.
She jotted down some essentials, texting them to her housekeeper, emphasizing the importance of packing everything.
After all, the kids were coming.
Later, on set, Simon greeted her, not missing a beat, âYou seem⦠brighter.
Someone special visiting?â
With a subtle smile, Cecilia gave nothing away.
Simonâs probing got him nowhere.
Elaine, observing the exchange, couldnât help the sour twist of her lips.
Recently, Mark and Cecilia seemed closer than ever.
Elaine didnât need to pry into details; Ceciliaâs glowing demeanor said it all, she got that after-s@x glow about her.
Elaine was taken aback by Markâs vitality despite his age.
There was a general belief that as men aged, they Lost some of their⦠vigor.
So, what kept their relationship so vibrant?
Elaine was filled with envy and Longing.
Though sheâd connected with someone after parting ways with Chandler, she hadnât been intimate with anyone for quite some time.
Occasionally, her thoughts would wander to Mark during the night, and such fantasies stirred deep emotions within her.
On the set, the dynamics between Cecilia and Elaine were evident.
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While Elaine had formal training, Cecilia never felt inferior.
True growth, Cecilia believed, came from challenging oneself against the best, not by comparing oneself to those lagging behind.
After a series of scenes, Cecilia retreated to her van to relax.
She hadnât anticipated Markâs surprise for the evening; heâd flown the children to Yarmose.
She was relieved the hotel sheâd chosen wasnât crowded; it allowed for Last-minute accommodations.
Arriving at the airport, Cecilia waited with anticipation.
It wasnât long before Mark emerged, one child in his embrace and the other holding his hand.
Two familiar staff members, who often assisted Cecilia taking care of her kids, trailed behind with the Luggage.
Edwin greeted his mother with a modicum of restraint, while Olivia, unrestrained in her joy, lunged into Ceciliaâs arms, showering her with drooly ki*ses.