Cecilia arrived with Waylen.

Donned in an elegant, long pink strapless dress, she adorned herself with a diamond chain, her black hair cascading loosely down her waist.

She exuded delicacy and allure.

Beside Mark stood Flora. The moment he caught sight of Cecilia, he stiffened.

Flora was no fool.

She understood well that her relationship with Mark was purely consensual, devoid of any serious commitment. She was well aware that she was not the only woman in his company.

However, since Cecilia came to the picture, he had ceased all communication with Flora.

Even a fool could decipher the situation.

Shortly after Cecilia bumped into her and Mark backstage, Peter sent Flora a check.

Flora knew that Mark would sever all contact with her and probably never attend her performances in the future.

As expected, she later learned from others that Mark no longer indulged in his previous amusements.

She surmised that Mark had found himself a girlfriend.

Flora possessed full knowledge of Mark's girlfriend's identity, but she refrained from uttering a word, fearing to offend someone as influential as Mark. Her heart leaped with joy when Mark graced Laurel Garden with his presence once more.

Believing Mark had come to see her out of nostalgia, Flora hoped they could rekindle their former relationship.

However, she soon discovered her misconception.

Mark would only engage in conversations or accompany her to social events but they no longer shared intimate moments.

In private, Mark was more steadfast than a devoted soul.

Although Flora knew she could no longer be Mrs. Evans, she cherished the idea of maintaining a friendship with Mark. On one hand, he treated her well and, on the other, she valued his reputation and connections.

Now, Mark and Cecilia gazed at each other and tears welled up in Cecilia's eyes.

Unaware of the dynamics between Mark and Cecilia, Flora offered a gentle smile and inquired in hushed tones, "Mr. Evans, why does Miss Fowler look at you as if she's on the verge of tears?”

Mark paid no attention to Flora, his focus solely fixed on Cecilia.

Cecilia alternated her gaze between Mark and Flora, who locked arms. She then averted her eyes.