He even made a detour to the study to tend to some work, allowing Cecilia to unwind to some extent.

Once he concluded his tasks, he returned to the bedroom.

Cecilia settled onto the sofa by the window, her mind adrift.

She still wore the garments she had upon arrival, having skipped the shower and makeup removal.

Mark approached, tenderly tousling her hair as he murmured, "Feeling uneasy?"