This bedroom held their most cherished sweet memories.
When Cecilia’s eyes were getting teary, Mark’s phone chimed. He gazed at the phone and eventually picked it up. His tone was very gentle and loving.
“Laura?”
It was that lovely girl whose parents were Cathy and Paul. Mark and Laura had a brief conversation over the phone.
Then, Cathy grabbed the phone and whispered, “Laura’s running a fever.
Mark, could you help find a reputable doctor for her?”
Mark’s brow creased. Why would Laura suddenly become feverish?
Cathy spoke gently.
“Could you come over for a bit? Laura likes you deeply and wishes for your company.”
Without hesitation, Mark responded, “I’ll arrange for a doctor to see her.”
Mark then made a call to a doctor.
All this time, Cecilia observed with a detached gaze.
Once Mark finished the call, she questioned him calmly, “Mark, do you plan to look after them forever? It’s not your duty, and that child is not yours.”
Approaching her, Mark’s hand brushed Cecilia’s hair tenderly.
He hushed his voice, saying, “However, that child belongs to Paul.
Due to my self-centered desires back then…”
Cecilia’s eyes grew wide.
“Mark, you shouldn’t let personal feelings interfere with business!”
Mark implored Cecilia to stay composed.
Cecilia inhaled deeply and remarked, “You’re the one who can’t stay composed. Mark, who is it that weighs on your conscience? Paul, the child, or Cathy? Are you merely using that child as an excuse to let Cathy stay in Czanch, and what’s your plan? Will you use the visits to the child to establish an ambiguous relationship with Cathy and create a separate family outside of our marriage?”
Cecilia’s unkind words left Mark somewhat irritated.
“I have never considered such a thing.”
“Fine. I believe you.”
Cecilia continued softly, “Could you refrain from getting involved in Cathy’s affairs from now on? Mark, I’m not as remarkable as Rena, who can wait for someone for so many years and endure so much pain.