NovelEnglishChapter 1959 “Where is he?” Eager to see her son, Cecilia proceeded to the house and was about to enter the hall.
At this time, Olivia blurted out, “Eddie down. Daddy down, too.” Cecilia shot Mark a suspicious look.
“What happened? What is Olivia talking about?” Mark had no idea how to answer Cecilia's series of questions correctly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter glancing at Mark one more time, Cecilia quickly marched into the hall. The first thing she saw was her son, and the poor Little thing was on his knees.
Edwin had beads of sweat all over his face, and he had begun to tremble.
To say that he looked pitiful was an understatement.
Cecilia rushed over, squatted beside him, and asked softly, “What's wrong, dear?” Edwin was a little embarrassed and reluctant to speak.
Mark came in with Olivia in his arms. He knew exactly what had happened, but he didn’t want to say it in front of Cecilia.
Zoey chimed in, “The kids were just having a little disagreement. It was nothing serious.” Zoey was perceptive enough to see that Edwin had repented.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY She didn’t want Cecilia and Mark to teach the boy a lesson again, so she said bluntly, “Edwin has taken his punishment. You two can't reprimand him anymore. He's already quite beaten himself up.” Indeed, Edwin's eyes were wet and brimming with guilt.
Cecilia guessed what might have happened.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe turned to Mark who flashed her a helpless smile.
He had thought that Cecilia would defend Edwin. After all, Cecilia didn't like Laura, and she spoiled Edwin every chance she could.
To Mark's surprise, Cecilia neither blamed Edwin nor made an excuse for him.
She just gently stroked her son's head.
She said in a gentle voice, “You think you're in the wrong. When you think you've shown enough remorse, get up and have your meal, okay?” More tears welled up in Edwin's eyes.
Looking at Cecilia and then at his son, Mark felt his heart melt.
Both Cecilia and Edwin had indeed grown up, all while he was completely oblivious.
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