Thomas was a bit taken aback.

Mark then looked at Cecilia tenderly and said, "Your clothes are wet.

You should change."

He continued in a caring tone, “Mr. Smith, if you'd like, you can also take a shower and get changed. Waylen's clothes should fit you."

Thomas was in a dilemma.

He felt that something was off with Mark's words, but they also seemed reasonable.

After all, even though Mark had a history with Cecilia, he was still in-law to the Fowler family. And they were indeed drenched. Thus, his suggestion didn't seem entirely inappropriate.

But...

Cecilia saved Thomas from his dilemma and said gently, "You can leave for now."

Thomas nodded.

"ALL right, I'll call you later."

He quickly left.

Cecilia glanced at Mark but remained silent.

She shook her hair and was about to head upstairs. Mark, following her, asked softly, “How was your date?"

Cecilia paused for a moment, and then replied casually, “We had a good time."

Mark smiled faintly. When Cecilia went upstairs, he continued to assist his daughter in walking. His expression was very tender, devoid of any trace of unhappiness.

Waylen, who had witnessed the entire scene, couldn't help but chuckle.

“I have to say, I didn't realize you had such patience."

Mark asked, “What do you mean?"

Olivia, weary from her attempts to walk, no longer wanted to continue and clamored Mark to hold her.