She mumbled, “I was just speaking out of turn."

Feeling fragile, she leaned on her brother's shoulder, overwhelmed by a profound sadness.

Waylen comforted her by patting her head and said, “It's good that you spoke up. You need to express your feelings once in a while.

Rena also says things to put me in my place from time to time."

Cecilia was about to respond when Rena approached and overheard their conversation. She had brought soup to Mark.

Rena glanced at Waylen.

Then she looked at Cecilia's red eyes, assuming that Cecilia had learned the truth. Rena suggested to Waylen, “You should take Cecilia home first. You can arrange for the driver to pick me up later.”

Waylen had some business to attend to at the company and agreed with a nod.

Rena pushed the door open and entered the room.

Mark was seated on the sofa, and Peter was picking up the scattered documents. Peter advised, "Cecilia is still young. You should try to be more patient with her. You didn't tell her about something so crucial. She must be upset now that she found out. She's just venting her emotions. You love each other deeply. It's just you haven't handled this matter well."

In a hushed tone, Mark asked, "Peter, do I still have a chance with her?"

"Of course," Rena chimed in.

She placed the soup on the table and filled a bowl.

She brought it to Mark and asked, “Did Cecilia cry?"

Mark asked “Was it your idea to tell Cecilia about this? Or was it Waylen's?"

Rena hugged Mark gently and replied, “It's our idea."

Mark struggled to contain his emotions.

He took a few sips from the bowl of soup, but his appetite had vanished. He said, "I don't want her to worry about me. I know her temperament the best.

Rena replied gently, "Then you should be strong for her."

Mark remained in a daze, taking some time to grasp the meaning behind Waylen's actions.