Although Mark didn't say anything, Peter could guess the nature of their conversation. Attempting to console Mark, Peter offered a faint smile.

"She'll come to terms with it."

Mark paused and spoke in a low tone to Peter.

“You know, Peter, what I regret most is having had too many girlfriends before I met Cecilia. If I had known that one day I would spend my life with her,

I wouldn't have indulged in such a carefree life."

For someone like him, physical needs weren't of paramount importance.

He hung out with those women to kill time. In truth, he didn't truly care for them.

However, he understood that most of the women would mind his history, including Cecilia.

Peter tried to provide solace.

In the afternoon, Cathy packed her belongings and quickly left for Tashkao.

Her colleagues were surprised but surmised that it was Mark who had arranged this. As a result, they dared not discuss Cathy any further.

Mark remained occupied until the end of his workday.

Just before leaving, he called Cecilia, “What are you up to?"

Cecilia had just finished her work on the other end of the phone.

She had been assisting Zoey in preparing ingredients for the Christmas Day party. She had received several boxes of asparagus and decided to send one to her family in Duefron.

While taking a break, Mark called her.

She playfully complained, “I'm exhausted from housework!"

Mark guessed that she might have been helping Zoey in the kitchen, so he teased her, “More exhausted than last night's activities? Well, it could be. You barely exerted much energy last night."

Cecilia blushed at his flirtatious words.

Mark unbuttoned his shirt and said gently, “Well, I'd intended to take you out for shopping, dinner, and a movie tonight. Since you're tired, maybe I should reschedule."