Tears brimmed in Zoey's eyes.

She held Mark's hand and said, "Cecilia is pregnant! You must come to terms with it."

In the darkness, Mark lay still for a long time, tears glistening in his eyes.

Cecilia was pregnant!

After a whirlwind of thoughts, Mark finally remembered that day when they didn't use contraceptives during their intimacy.

On that day, she became pregnant.

Trembling, Mark said, "She.

Zoey's tone turned stern.

"Mark, you're a man! And if you truly love her, you must act like a man. Weren't you strong in the past? Why are you now lying in bed and passively waiting for death to claim you after simply facing some setbacks?

The reason I told you about Cecilia's pregnancy is that I can't bear to see you in this state.

Here's the deal. You won't tell her about your illness.

You must take responsibility as a father. As for whether Cecilia will accept you or not, that's a matter for the future. You can't see the baby until you fully recover and your condition is stable. You owe her that much. Do you understand?"

Lying in bed, Mark felt tears streaming down his face.

He remembered the day they met, when she saw him in the hospital and greeted him with gentleness.

She had always been so caring.

After a long while, Mark replied, "I understand."

After that, neither of them spoke.

At dawn, Mark had vanished from the ward.

Zoey and Lina were both filled with anxiety. Peter hurried to the ward from the company and was startled when he questioned them extensively about the specifics of Mark's disappearance. After a moment, he slapped his forehead and said, "He must have gone to see Cecilia!"

Lina asked, "How could Mr. Evans go out in his condition?"