Chapter 1690


    Cecilia’s cheeks flushed at her words.


    Just then, Mark’s call came through.


    Cecilia answered the phone and asked softly, “Will you make it back home today?”


    Despitecking a marriage certificate, Mark resided in a vi in Duefron with Cecilia, making their lives


    akin to that of a typical married couple.


    Cecilia had thought about inviting Zoey over since Mark was still advancing his career in these years.


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    His suit in tow, he took the lead, with Peter and two additional assistants trailing behind.


    Mark spoke in a hushed tone.


    “I wille back. But it may be a littlete.”


    Cecilia gave a confirming nod. She nned to have a conversation with Mark about inviting Zoey over


    once he returned. Zoey was left alone at home while Mark took care of business in Duefron. Even with


    several servants with Zoey, Cecilia felt it would be better if Zoey could enjoy theirpany here.


    With that, she ended the call.


    Vera teased with a grin, “You seem to grow up a lot.”


    Cecilia’s cheeks warmed with a shy flush.


    After Mark disconnected the call, when he lifted his gaze, he spotted someone he hadn’t anticipated. It


    was Cathy.


    Cathy approached in a bit of disarray, like a flustered mouse.


    Instinctively, Peter stepped forward and addressed her with a steadyposure, “Miss Wilson!”


    Cathy, with a mix of begging and urgency, called out, “Mark! I need to speak with you.”


    Mark had an inkling of the topic she was inching toward. ncing at his watch, he responded with cool


    detachment, “Cathy, the moment you used Laura as a pawn and intentionally caused her pneumonia,


    you forfeited your right as her mother. Perhaps you’ve never held affection for her since you were


    pregnant.”


    Cathy’splexion lost its color.


    In a futile attempt, she reached for Mark’s hand but failed.


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    The man who once cherished her now regarded her as a_ mere acquaintance. She couldn’t ept it.


    With a faint smile, Cathy challenged him, “Mark, do you really want to drive me into a corner? I’ve lost


    my career, my family, and much more. And now my child as well?”


    Avoiding a confrontation with her, Mark gave her onest warning, “If you’ve got a moralpass, you


    shouldn’t have hurt that kid!”


    With that, Mark departed with hispanions.