Chapter 2001 With those words, Cecilia departed.
Simon couldn't help but touch his face and then his oily hair, feeling rather self-conscious.
Cecilia returned to the ward.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe found Mark engrossed in a morning newspaper. Recognizing her footsteps, he inquired casually, “How did the conversation go?” Cecilia closed the door behind her.
She leaned against it and recounted the recent events to Mark.
Mark found himself rather taken aback.
Knowing Cecilia's disposition, he understood that she wasn't inclined to engage in cutthroat competition, let alone having chosen an art student with a junior college background as her supporting cast.
Cecilia gazed at his surprised expression and offered a reassuring smile.
ANGELA'sLIBRARY “Why the surprised look? I belong to the Fowler family and I'm your girlfriend. If | were to lose to the lover of some casual rich man, it would invite ridicule not only upon the Fowler family but also upon you. Such matters are commonplace in the world of appearances.” That girl might intent on exploiting the prominence of both the families of Fowler and Evans.
Cecilia had no intention of affording her that opportunity.
Should the girl fail to conduct herself appropriately, Cecilia had no qualms about putting an end to her ambitions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMark observed Cecilia silently, as though reevaluating her. She exhibited a poised and seasoned demeanor.
She had been in the showbiz for a considerable amount of time.
How could she remain simple and naive? Cecilia hadn't made a fuss about it before simply because Mark had been gravely ill.
After a significant pause, Mark offered a gentle smile and said, “That's good to know.” Cecilia didn't delve too deeply into Mark's thoughts.
During Mark's recovery, in addition to looking after him, Cecilia tended to her own matters.
Both of them seemed content with the arrangement.
Two days later, Mark's condition had significantly improved. He approached the doctor, inquiring about the possibility of being discharged.
“I believe | could be discharged today.