Chapter 2127 “I'm not crying.” She scoffed in a hushed tone, her gaze steadfastly fixed on Mark.
The audience in the auditorium remained silent. The entire hall was hushed.
Many onlookers couldn't help but feel envious of Cecilia.
They envied her, for Mark gave his heart to her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, they were unaware of the immense perseverance Cecilia had displayed and the deep love she had held onto throughout their journey to reach that point.
During their most uncertain years, she tried to open her heart to others.
But after she had encountered that extraordinary person, everyone else just faded into insignificance.
A familiar face was in the last row of the hall.
Seated there was Thomas, accompanied by his wife.
After enduring numerous blind dates, Thomas had finally tied the knot.
His new wife hailed from an affluent family and possessed striking beauty.
She exuded gentleness and wisdom.
A character that contrasted with Cecilia's.
Thomas gazed silently at the radiant figure on the stage, observing her captivating presence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmANGELA'sLIBRARY His infatuation with Cecilia had spanned four long years.
Their initial meeting through a blind date was no mere coincidence.
At one point, he had contemplated marriage with her, but being a member of the Smith family had kept him grounded. He found that Cecilia could never fall in love with him and always had someone else in her heart.
Choosing to withdraw was the most dignified course of action.
Thomas wore a faint smile tinged with a hint of disappointment and regret.
His wife leaned in and asked softly, “Thomas, how about we go eat something later? I'd like some steak.” Thomas snapped back to reality.
Observing her attire, he pondered for a moment before suggesting, “I have an apartment nearby. You can change your outfit later. Then we can head to the restaurant we visited last time.” Thomas’ wife wasn't one to make decisions.