Upon hearing her voice, Peter glanced up and was taken aback.

Though it had only been slightly over a month, Cecilia's appearance had significantly altered; she had lost a considerable amount of weight and looked weary.

Reacting swiftly, Peter rose from his seat and courteously pulled out a chair for Cecilia, attempting to speak in a composed and soothing manner. However, when she noticed the stack of documents, she directly inquired, "Is this his compensation for me?"

A sense of unease washed over Peter and he nodded after a moment's hesitation.

Gracefully turning a few pages of one document, Cecilia delicately toyed with the paper using her slender fingers. In a soft voice, she said, "Since this is merely a game between him and me, why must he shower me with such affection? | have no desire for these things.