NovelEnglishChapter 2019 Behind her, Mark emerged from one of the bathroom stalls.
He, too, approached the sink, allowing the water to cascade over his fingers.
After a seemingly interminable moment, he finally glanced at Cecilia, noticing the reddened skin of her hand from excessive rubbing.
He whispered, "I wasn't expecting her to be here tonight.
Still, it's rude to just leave.
I assure you, I didn't even share a handshake with her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf you need proof, Peter can vouch for me.
" Cecilia's gaze remained downwards, her lips catching between her teeth in contemplation.
"Peter's loyalty lies with you.
How can he be impartial in this?" Her tone suggested a mix of skepticism and mild frustration with Mark's reasoning, though she refrained from outwardly expressing her discontent.
In social settings, men often had to navigate tricky dynamics, and not playing along could label them as party- poopers.
Yet, as a woman, Cecilia couldn't suppress her emotions entirely.
She struggled with her feelings, unsure of how to communicate her discomfort.
Mark, yearning for Cecilia after their month-long separation, tried to caress her hair.
However, she swiftly dodged his advance.
"You stink," she remarked.
With a soft chuckle, Mark responded, "You're being a tad tic.
Gently drying his hands, he playfully pinched her cheek.
"Come, greet them with me, and afterward, we can head htogether.
After he spoke, Mark reached out to hold Cecilia's hand.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCecilia pulled away.
"I don't want to go," she murmured, her voice taking on a gentle lilt. Mark found the lilt endearing.
He met her gaze, and his voice hushed so others wouldn't hear.
"Why the ? You'll feel left out if I don't introduce yox Yet, if I do, you'll be all awkward.
"
Leaning on the door, Ceciliadistractedly toyed with her nails. "You shouldn't have agreed to sit next to her.
" Previously, Cecilia didn't complain about Flora.
After all, Flora and Charlie were om Mark's buddies top. The conte content is on novelenglish.net! Mark never liked ruining the mood.
But this time, someone else had invited Elaine.
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