The servant entertained Thomas and then went upstairs to tell Cecilia about his presence.

While waiting, Thomas couldn't help but wonder if Mark could come here and stay overnight without the servant informing the Fowlers beforehand; or maybe he could just enter Cecilia's room?

He was so deep in thought that he didn't hear Cecilia's footsteps as she headed downstairs.

She looked much fresher now than she did a while ago. Her long hair was tied into a neat ponytail, and her dress looked comfortable and stylish at the same time.

She even wore heels to accomplish her look.

When Thomas saw Cecilia and how well-kempt she looked, he thought that perhaps Mark had seen her haggard face, a vulnerable side she refused to show to him now. Then he thought about when Olivia had a fever, Cecilia chose Mark to accompany her without hesitation.

Perhaps Cecilia herself wasn't aware of these subtle behaviors.

Thomas took out a doll, which was the girls' favorite.

Cecilia received the gift and smiled.

"Thank you."

“can I go to the bedroom to see Olivia?" Thomas asked, his eyes softening as he looked at her.

The request caught Cecilia off-guard.

When she came to her senses, she nodded and said, "Okay."

The two of them went to the second floor and entered Cecilia's bedroom. When they got in, Olivia was still asleep.

Thomas peeked at Olivia's sleeping face and found her to be so cute!

What a lovely, pretty girl!

She looked a lot like her dad.

Thomas reached out his hand and brushed Olivia's soft curly brown hair with his finger.

“There was actually something I wanted to tell you last night," he said, his eyes still fixed on Olivia.

Inside his pocket was a ring.