Chapter 2056 Understanding the need for a temporary truce, Mark let her dress before they sat down for a meal.


    The atmosphere was thick with unsaid words until Cecilia, gathering her courage, addressed the heart of the matter.


    “Mark,” she began, “your words earlier hurt. While Peter may be a confidant, our personal life is not a topic for casual banter.” Her voice conveyed the depth of her embarrassment, now knowing how to face Peter in the future.


    Mark studied Cecilia''s face, searching for any hint of emotion.


    “Why did I even say that?” he mumbled, the weight of regret heavy in his voice.


    “I''m really sorry” Cecilia could sense his genuine remorse. Why hold on to this? She thought.


    Still, her mild fever and general difort overshadowed the situation.


    ANGELA''sLIBRARY She focused on her meal instead.


    After a few moments of silence, Mark hesitated, and then whispered, “I already called back home. You should stay over tonight.” Cecilia looked up sharply, determination in her eyes.


    “I want to go home.” He brushed a hand over her forehead, concern evident in his eyes.


    “You''re still burning up. Just one night, okay?” She huffed, annoyance shing across her face.


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    “I don’t want to.” Mark pieced together the puzzle of her mood.


    Earlier, he had overshared with Peter about their intimate moments.


    Given their fresh start, it was probably too much, too soon.


    She might feel vited.


    The depth in Mark''s gaze intensified.


    Feeling the heat rise in her cheeks, Cecilia distractedly said, “I''ll watch some TV. You can clean up and then take me home.” Nodding, Mark set about tidying.