Mark's face flushed with embarrassment. He lay there despondently, covering his eyes with his palm...

In the soft embrace of the bedsheet, Cecilia's graceful figure remained concealed, adorned with marks left by Mark just moments ago.

Tears welled in Cecilia's eyes, flowing down her cheeks.

Her emotions were a blend of sorrow and fear, intertwining within her troubled heart.

After a prolonged silence, Mark shielded his swollen eyes and spoke up in hushed tones.