Cecilia couldn't hold back her tears.

"Really? Now you remember that she is your daughter? What have you been doing for the past two years? You... Yes, you were unwell and had to stay away. But what are you doing now? Do you want to get soaked in the rain, catch a high fever, and engage in self- destructive behavior?"

After Cecilia's outburst, there was silence on both ends.

Mark gently touched the steering wheel and asked softly, "If I were to do that, would you worry about me?"

"Nol"