“Would you like to sleep in my room tonight?" Mark inquired.

Cecilia hesitated, feeling a reluctance.

Despite their history as a couple and the fact that they had two children together, she considered herself a guest in his home at that time and didn't deem it appropriate to share his bedroom.

Mark's gaze held a profound intensity.

He suggested, "I mean we'll Edwin and Olivia with us. What's on your mind?"

Cecilia grew somewhat impatient.

"What do you mean? I haven't been thinking about anything."

Mark devoured the rest of the wontons.

He took charge of washing the dishes, and then turned to affectionately pinch her cheek.

"You're not as carefree as you used to be years back."

Cecilia found his remark mildly unsettling.

Their interactions alternated between moments of sweetness and awkwardness.

The time came for them to retire for the night.

Zoey decided to have the two children sleep in her room.

Cecilia considered it somewhat improper.

However, Edwin had already sprinted off with his sister in tow.

Zoey trailed after Edwin, taking her time.

Mark led Cecilia to his bedroom. After all, they had once shared his room during a brief period of their life together.

Everything seemed just as it had been before.

Mark displayed no sense of urgency.