He contemplated making a profound emotional commitment to his little girl for the rest of their lives.

Zoey approached with a cup of tea, sitting with him for a while. There seemed to be something she wanted to inquire about, but in the end, she remained silent. She believed that her son must have been serious now that he had brought the girl home.

She, too, had grown fond of this little girl

Zoey was now sure Cecilia was the "Cecile" girl she heard Mark call out in his dream.

Zoey pondered that perhaps they would soon tie the knot. Despite the disparity in age, familial and social status, she was convinced that love could transcend these societal barriers because her son held such deep affection for Cecilia.