NovelEnglishChapter 2017 Gracefully positioning herself on the sofa, Zoey beamed at her son.
“It seems you've finally learned to cherish your wife. Where's Cecilia? Why isn't she with you?” Mark's lips curved upward.
“She's in Warsew.” Zoey's smile faltered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe studied Mark intently for a moment, before ushering Peter outside the room.
The silence between Zoey and Peter was palpable.
Finally, Peter probed, “What's on your mind?” Zoey, tapping her walking stick lightly, cheeks flushed, shared her concern.
“Given the age gap between Mark and Cecilia, coupled with his health, do you think it might strain their relationship?” Understanding her worries, Peter assisted her to a seat, offering soothing words.
“Do you genuinely believe Cecilia's trip to Warsew stems from discontent?” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Zoey's cheeks tinted with embarrassment, gently swatting Peter's arm.
Peter's smile held a hint of mischief.
“Rest assured. Their sporadic moments together over the years mean that nights like the one they shared yesterday have a profound impact.
Cecilia is introspective. Women often need their moments of reflection.” Feeling comforted, Zoey quipped, “Peter, when did you become an expert on women?” Peter responded with a chuckle, scratching his head in mock perplexity.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, Mark found solace in the quiet of the hospital room, his thoughts inevitably drifting to the memorable evening with Cecilia.
Over the years, their relationship had seen its ebbs and flows.
Mark had shared numerous intimate moments with Cecilia, but the depth and maturity Cecilia exuded last night were unparalleled.
He longed for her presence, yet he chose patience.
Cecilia's trip to Warsew lasted a mere few days, aligning with Mark's hospital discharge.
Over those days, their communication was sparse, limited to sporadic messages primarily discussing the children, carefully avoiding the topic of their recent evening together.
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