"I don't want to let you go.”

Cecilia turned away and replied, "I don't care."

Just as they were conversing, a commotion erupted at the door. Zoey had rushed over from Czanch.

She was irate about Mark's behavior.

Her beloved Edwin was seriously ill. How could the father still have the heart to torment his wife?

She landed two hot slaps on Mark's cheek.

His face immediately turned red.

After the slaps, Zoey ignored Mark and went to see her grandson.

She said to Cecilia, “Don't worry. I'll make sure he doesn't trouble you anymore. He's a scoundrel. He deserves to be alone for the rest of his life!"

Cecilia's eyes brimmed with tears.

Cecilia held Zoey in high regard.

Zoey was a capable woman, and with her support, Mark couldn't even approach the ward. He could only wait outside, accompanied by Peter.

Luckily, Edwin's recovery was swift.

Three days later, he was in good shape again.

However, Edwin refrained from mentioning his runaway episode. The adults were afraid of upsetting him and avoided discussing the topic.

Also Edwin no longer referred to Mark as ‘dad.'

Mark touched Edwin's head and asked, "Why don't you call me ‘dad’ anymore?"

Edwin suddenly said, “I was quite happy when you were still my Great -uncle Mark."

During that time, Edwin had been the most important child to Mark.

Each time Mark saw Edwin, he showered him with attention, arranged for their meetings, and spent the whole day playing with him.