Mark didn't force her.

Mark didn't insist and pulled her close to him when they settled in bed, pretending to complain, "Don't pull my hair anymore. | won't look good if | go bald.”

He playfully expressed his concern for his age.

With a smile, Cecilia held him tightly and softly asked, "How long can you stay?"

Mark gently caressed her head and replied, "| have to leave tomorrow afternoon.