“I know.” Mark admitted, his voice choked with emotion.


    Despite his deep regret, his words felt inadequate.


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    Mark ced Olivia in Cecilia’s arms, softly brushed Olivia’s face with his slender fingers, and then gave her a pair of exquisite bracelets he had purchased in Rouemn.


    He smiled faintly and said, “I just got off the ne and came here.


    I haven’t seen my mom yet. She’s been in tears for the past two years. I heard you’ve been bringing Olivia to see her. Cecilia, thank you His words were both affectionate and courteous.


    Cecilia wasn’t sure what he really meant by saying all that.


    She simply restrained her emotions and murmured, “I care about her, despite what happened between us.”


    “I know.”


    Mark spent some time ying with Olivia. Despite his recent illness, he appeared much calmer.


    After a while, Mark was about to bid Cecilia farewell.


    Waylen entered the room and noticed the two of them engaged in a conversation.


    He took Olivia over and kissed her. He then turned to them and asked, “What are you standing here? Let’s go downstairs for dinner. Today, we’re celebrating two joyful asions simultaneously. My parents are in high spirits, so they’ve requested the chef to prepare several of Mark’s preferred dishes to extend him a warm wee.”


    Two joyful asions?


    Upon hearing this, Mark detected something amiss and smiled faintly.


    “I don’t think I’ll join you. I haven’t seen my mom yet, and I’d like to visit her first. Let’s have dinner another day.”


    Waylen’s keen eyes didn’t miss the subtlety.


    “What a pity! The gentleman joining us today is from the Smith family, and he’s quite pleasant.”


    Cecilia appeared slightly taken aback.


    She had met the man once but hadn’t given it much thought.


    Mark smiled gently.


    “That’s truly a pity.”


    ncing at Cecilia, he whispered, “I’lle to visit the children on another day.”


    With that, Mark descended the stairs.