With a deep breath, she opened the door.

Peter, noticing her red eyes, couldn't help but ask, “Why are your eyes red? Are you crying? If you cry, Mr. Evans will..."

Cecilia interjected, "He won't feel sorry for me. If I sign it, we will be strangers."

Peter considered expressing his thoughts but, in the end, chose not to.

He found himself in a dilemma as he genuinely wished to inform Cecilia about Mark's illness. He believed that this revelation might soften her heart, especially considering their deep feelings for each other.

However, he was well aware of Mark's temperament.

Mark didn't permit him to disclose it to her.

Cecilia allowed them inside, and they took their seats.

Peter looked around and said, "The environment is good. Did Edwin go to school?"

Cecilia served them ice water.

Nevertheless, Peter was not in the right state of mind. Mark was still in the hospital, waiting for him.

After careful consideration, he couldn't bring himself to give up, so he cautiously asked, "Cecilia, is there any possibility and you and Mr. Evan could talk this out? You've overcome all these hardships throughout these years. Do you really want things to end like this?"

Cecilia lowered her eyes, pondering the question.

After a brief silence, she softly asked, "Where is the agreement?"

Peter's eyes glistened with tears.

What was happening was utterly baffling. Mark awaited surgery in the hospital, while Cecilia clearly still cared about him. It was such a perplexing situation.

If a couple as deeply in love as they were had to part ways, it would cast doubt on the existence of true love in the world.

Despite Peter's deep sadness, he still instructed the man beside him, “Milo, please proceed.”

Milo, sensing the heavy atmosphere in the room, promptly retrieved the document and began reading it aloud.

As Cecilia listened, she found herself in a bewildered state. The only part she clearly grasped was that Mark had bequeathed the house on Gamous Road to her.