Mark was no impulsive man; his current position was a testament to that.
Even in the face of love, the woman he deeply admired and his own flesh and blood, he retained his composure.
There were just too many aspects to consider.
After finishing his cigarette, he seemed to have weighed all possibilities and asked her softly, âHave you made your decision?â
Cecilia confirmed her decision.
Mark approached her, raising his hand with the intention of caressing her hair as he had done before.
Yet, he hesitated and his hand remained suspended in the airâ¦
After a prolonged moment, in a husky voice, he inquired, âWas it difficult for you out there on your own for two years?â
She nodded.
âYes.
â
Mark didnât say another word; he simply enveloped her in his arms.
It was a hug with no s@xual desire.
He held her tenderly, consoling her silently, much like an elder concerned for a younger oneâ¦
Such tenderness acted as a poison to her heart.
Cecilia didnât want to be entranced by this affection, so she gently pushed him away and asserted, âFrom now on, we are only Edwinâs parents.
â
Mark didnât press the matter.
Under the shadow of the curtain, he said in a hushed tone, âCecilia, when I was with you, there was no one else.
â
Cecilia appeared visibly surprised but then a smile graced her lips.
âIt doesnât matter anymore.
â
Mark and Cecilia voiced their decision.
Zoey was furious and deemed her son irresponsible.
However, the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained tranquil.
Korbyn gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man should provide.
Speaking to Zoey, Korbyn expressed, âItâs their lives, and their decision to make.
Besides, I donât believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time⦠Weâre still family.
If you wish to see Edwin, we wonât stand in your way.
â
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Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.
Juliette exhibited her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlersâ house for a few more days.
As for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the afternoon.
That was the current state of affairs.