Cecilia, naturally tender-hearted, felt her defenses melt.
She softly said, âAlright, Mark told you everything.
Be happy with Edwin.
Iâ1L talk to Lina about formalizing the wedding date and everything else.
â
Laura remained silent, crying in Ceciliaâs embrace.
She recognized Ceciliaâs deep-seated pain, yet her acceptance for Edwinâs sake was touching.
Laura lingered, not wanting to leave.
After a prolonged silence, Ceciliaâs voice broke through softly.
âIf you feel guilty towards me, just stay with Edwin and never leave him.
â
She understood her sonâs nature; once he committed his heart, it was unchangeable.
This was the only promise she sought from Laura.
Tears filled Lauraâs eyes as she nodded vigorously.
âI will!â
Cecilia, her voice rough with emotion, wiped her own tears away.
âOnce youâre married, youâre my daughter too.
Letâs forget the past.
I have, and you must too.
â
Lauraâs eyes brimmed with tears, reflecting her sorrow and gratitude.
Suddenly, footsteps sounded from the stairwell.
Edwin had arrived.
Noticing their tears, he chose not to interrupt, instead stepping outside to smoke.
When Laura emerged from the room, he wrapped an arm around her in a comforting gestu
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re, whispering softly, âWait for me in the car.
â
With a nod, Laura leaned into his embrace for a moment.
Edwin patted her back reassuringly, watching her descend the stairs before he entered his parentsâ room.
Cecilia, hiding her emotions, dismissed him briskly.
âGo on, Edwin.
Today we remember Zoey, not me.
â
A mix of laughter and tears escaped Edwin.
He sighed, a lightness in his voice.
âOkay, Iâll ask Dad to come and cheer you up.
â
Cecilia shot back playfully, âIâm perfectly capable of cheering myself up.
â