Waylen had been concerned that Mark might lose hope and gave up on himself, so he decided to confide in Cecilia about Mark's condition.

Mark found himself on the verge of tears.

He ate the chicken soup methodically, even if he had little appetite, just to make an effort. Rena informed him that Zoey had prepared the soup herself.

Mark, lowering his gaze, admitted, "I failed my mom."

Rena left the hospital with a heavy mood.