Zoey felt this was just a stroke of bad luck.

Paul's parents wiped their tears and nodded, "Yes, we've called the police. But Cathy insisted on meeting Mark."

Then they turned to Mark and went on their knees to beg him profusely.

"Mark, please meet Cathy for the sake of Paul. Do it for the sake of Paul's life. Please."

Then the entire room went quiet as everyone waited for Mark's decision.

There was no room for recklessness, for both Fowler family and the Evans family would suffer the consequences.

Korbyn and Waylen had deadpan looks on their faces.

But they didn't say anything.

They stayed silent for Cecilia's sake.

Korbyn knew his daughter best, so he would always do what he knew she would approve of.

At this point, Mark helped Paul's parents to their feet and then he looked at Cecilia and said softly, “I'll go and meet Cathy now.

Let's hold the wedding when I come back."

That was all he could say.

Cecilia was shocked to hear this as she stood in the middle of the hall in her white wedding gown while Edwin stood beside her, holding onto her gown in silence.

Her face had turned pale and it was clear to see that she was not happy.

She pulled down her black hair and said in a particularly calm tone, "There will be no wedding."

"Cecilia, don't make a scene," Mark admonished with a frown.

Cecilia broke into a sad smile and began to stroke her son's hair affectionately.

"I mean it, Mark," she said straightforwardly.

"You're clearly not the one for me to keep. You can save Laura or reunite with Cathy, or even... In fact, the Evans Garden is well decorated today. Even if you decide to marry Cathy, I would be fine with it. Mark, having three people in a relationship is too much of a crowd. If you can't focus on me and me alone, then I don't want such a marriage."