"Our issue should be resolved in private. Don't cause a scene, okay? I've already called Zoey and told her you'll come and see her today. She's happy with it."

When Mark invoked Zoey's name, Cecilia remembered the kindness Zoey had been showing to her, and tears welled up immediately.

Cecilia sniffled before wiping her nose with the back of her hand.

After a long pause, she said, “I don't need you to drive me back tomorrow!"

Judging from her words, Mark already knew that words were now powerless to coax her.