Chapter 2068 Resting her head on his chest, Cecilia tuned in to the steady rhythm of his heart.
Setting her down, Mark looked into her eyes.
“Iwon't help you take off your clothes then, or you will probably say that | take advantage of you.” With a playful wink, he stepped outside.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGrateful for the privacy, especially during such a personal time, Cecilia showered, feeling revitalized afterward.
As she stepped out, a distinct aroma filled the room.
On a nearby table sat a cup filled with a dark brew.
Engrossed in his phone, Mark looked up as she approached, motioning towards the cup, “It’s best if you drink it warm.” She hesitated, eyeing the concoction suspiciously.
“What is it?" “It helps with menstrual pains,” he explained softly.
However, the dark liquid seemed anything but appealing.
“It looks like it might taste terrible,” she protested.
With a teasing glint in his eyes, Mark tried to coax her into taking a sip. A playful struggle ensued; her hair, dark as the night, brushed against his face. With a mix of gentle persuasion and firmness, he succeeded in making her drink.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBy the end, her eyes shimmered with the traces of tears.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY “You shouldn't have come,” Cecilia said, her voice layered with mixed emotions.
“Every time you're here, you always keep nagging me to do things.” Mark reached into his pocket and produced a wrapped candy.
As he unwrapped it, Cecilia's eyes lit up with anticipation.
Leaning in, she took it eagerly, the sweetness melting on her tongue.
Gently brushing her hair back, Mark murmured, “It wasn't like | was forcing you. | missed intimacy, but | respected your boundaries.” Feeling a blush creep up her cheeks, Cecilia retorted, “You have quite the audacity.” Mark leaned in, sealing his words with a gentle kiss, and then carefully covered her with a blanket.
“Stay warm,” he said.