But Mark still walked over.
He positioned himself right before Cecilia.
She was taken aback.
A hush fell over the bystanders as they recognized Mark.
In a gentle tone, Mark assured, “I’ll be back in a few days.”
Cecilia remained silent, gazing up at him. He tenderly brushed her hair and softly uttered, “Even though I’m older than you and don’t have much at the moment, I still want to make you my wife.”
Then, Mark departed.
Cecilia remained in place, delicately nibbling her crimson lips.
She endeavored to steer clear of Mark that evening.
However, Waylen made her return with just one phone call.
“Don’t you care about your child? Listen, Cecilia, Rena is pregnant. It’s not fair to pass the kid off to her.”
Cecilia was always obedient to Waylen. She made her way to the villa.
Rena, as ever, treated Cecilia with kindness, which made Cecilia feel guilty.
Waylen was reclining on the sofa. With a subtle look, he asked Cecilia, “Did you run into him? How did your conversation go?”
Cecilia stumbled over her words.
“Daddy, who are you talking about?” Alexis questioned, climbing into Waylen’s embrace.
This was beyond what a child needed to understand.
Alexis had a habit of spilling secrets.
Waylen playfully tapped Alexis on her chubby bottom and remarked, “Go and have some fun with Leonel.”
Alexis felt downcast. Leonel was occupied with paperwork.
Cecilia asked awkwardly, “Should Leonel be burdened with paperwork at such a young age?”
Waylen stated confidently, “You and Mark should take Edwin away promptly, or else I’ll raise Edwin in the same manner.”
Cecilia was speechless.
Waylen’s gaze softened as he looked at Cecilia. He gently touched his little sister’s head and whispered, “I’ll assist him in handling this legal case. We’ll ensure the Thomas family regains that child, but Miss Wilson’s good name will suffer.