Mark gently stroked her hair, whispering in response, âDonât tell your Mom just yet.
â
Oliviaâs eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at Mark, hardly able to believe he had actually compromised.
Mark tenderly ran his fingers through her hair, softly saying, âThereâs nothing wrong with loving someone! Dad doesnât want your brother to be sad.
â
As for Cecilia, Mark thought, there would always be a way.
They resided in Czanch.
Edwin and Laura spent most of their time in Duefron while Mark and Cecilia in Czanch, barely seeing each other throughout the year.
Out of sight, out of mind, he mused.
When they passed away and Edwin still had his life to live on, how significant would those past events remain?
Mark was indulgent with his children.
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Olivia received his unconditional fatherly love.
Edwin, having missed so much during his childhood, was receiving his due now.
Mark slowly began ascending the stairs.
Olivia watched him go, sniffling quietly.
She knew her father was heartbroken that night.
Edwin entered the room.
Olivia, feeling particularly upset, went over to hug Edwin gently.
Edwin patted her head, saying, âDonât cry.
Iâm not in the mood to comfort you.
â
Olivia pouted and rested her head on his chest.
Mark proceeded upstairs, where Cecilia was fresh from a bath and taking care of herself.
Noticing him, she eyed him for a moment before asking, âWhy do you smell like cigarette? Where have you been smoking again?âv
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It was then followed by, âHey, have Edwin and Olivia come back?
Werenât they supposed to go see the lantern show?â
Mark sat on the bed in silence.
Cecilia raised an eyebrow.
âWhatâs with you today? Going through a midlife crisis again? Or are you upset watching Peter celebrate his birthday? Why donât we make a big deal at home too, celebrate your 80th in advance?â
Mark didnât usually appreciate this kind of jokes about his age.
However, this time he responded with a wry smile.
âJealous of him?