Zoey was perceptive enough to see that Edwin had repented.

She didn't want Cecilia and Mark to teach the boy a lesson again, so she said bluntly, "Edwin has taken his punishment. You two can't reprimand him anymore. He's already quite beaten himself up."

Indeed, Edwin's eyes were wet and brimming with guilt.

Cecilia guessed what might have happened.

She turned to Mark who flashed her a helpless smile.

He had thought that Cecilia would defend Edwin. After all, Cecilia didn't like Laura, and she spoiled Edwin every chance she could.

To Mark's surprise, Cecilia neither blamed Edwin nor made an excuse for him.

She just gently stroked her son's head.

She said in a gentle voice, “You think you're in the wrong. When you think you've shown enough remorse, get up and have your meal, okay?"

More tears welled up in Edwin's eyes.

Looking at Cecilia and then at his son, Mark felt his heart melt.

Both Cecilia and Edwin had indeed grown up, all while he was completely oblivious.

And they had grown up very well.

Mark put Olivia down and patted her on the bottom.

Olivia staggered forward.

She sat on the small stool near Edwin and gave Edwin a feeding bottle.

"Water, Eddie."

Edwin loved Olivia very much.

He was angry, but he didn't want to be rude to his sister.

“Go and play there. It's cooler over there."