Cecilia’s brow furrowed.
Elaine, taking unexpected leave?
The timing struck her as oddly coincidental, aligning with Mark’s trip to Zameau.
Lost in thought, Cecilia resisted the urge to message Mark. She had faith in him, believing he’d uphold his integrity.
Yet, a nagging suspicion persisted.
If Elaine had indeed traveled to Zameau, Cecilia was prepared to do something.
For her, the bond with Mark held more weight than any accolade or stardom.
She couldn’t bear the thought of Elaine keeping pestering him.
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Having reached her decision, a weight seemed to lift off Cecilia’s shoulders.
In the evening, the weather forecast issued a warning of a category 10 typhoon approaching several nearby cities.
Concern for Mark gripped Cecilia.
She decided to take the initiative and called him, saying, “The wind’s getting dangerously strong. It’s not safe out there. Mark, maybe you should come back tomorrow.”
Mark wasn’t one to risk his life needlessly.
Having just returned from the construction site, he and Peter had already booked two rooms in a hotel.
Standing by the window, gazing at the fierce wind outside, Mark replied softly, “Alright; take care of yourself while I’m not there for you. Keep an eye on Edwin and Olivia as well; Olivia has a habit of kicking off her blanket.”
Cecilia agreed, though the phone signal wasn’t the best.
Despite the frequent separations, she missed him intensely at this moment.
In a hushed voice, she added, “I’m hanging up now. You should also get some rest.”
Mark couldn’t resist one last quip, “I’ll head back tomorrow morning once the winds settle.”
He wanted to get back to her before she head to the set just to steal a few alone time with her.
Cecilia understood his intentions and blushed slightly.
“No, it’s not like we’re newly in love. We’ve been together for so long; the novelty has faded.”
Mark teased, “What? Are you saying you’re not fond of me anymore?”
As they continued their playful banter, an unexpected knock echoed at the door of his hotel room.