She suspected that Cecilia might not like her and wanted to separate her from Mark.

But Cecilia remained composed and fair.

Once they reached the coffee shop downstairs, Cecilia and Flora each ordered an iced coffee. Cecilia, her fingers delicately wrapped around the cup, broke the silence first after a while, speaking in a hushed tone.

“Flora, I need to apologize for what happened last time."

Flora was taken aback by Cecilia's words.

She took a sip of her coffee and replied, "Please don't blame yourself. I lost my sense of propriety."

After pondering for a moment, Cecilia continued, "Even if I didn't trust Mark completely, I should have trusted you. You're a close friend of my sister-in-law, Rena, and she wouldn't have connected with you if she had doubts about your character. So, I must admit that I overreacted last time. I apologize for not handling it more gracefully when I argued with Mark."

Flora remained poised.

She smoothed her hair and replied with grace, “Please don't say that.

You're also like a little sister to me."

Cecilia offered a warm smile.

They decided to change the topic.

Flora observed Cecilia and noticed how much more mature and composed she had become.

Cecilia lowered her head and smiled.

“I still remember the night you accompanied me to the airport. Flora, you're a genuinely kind person."

Flora didn't hold back in her response.

She raised her head and let out a sigh.

“Cecilia, you can't imagine just how popular Mark was."

Many women sought to marry him, all of them carrying their own fame and prestige.

Mark, in his youth, possessed both good looks and gentleness, not to mention his elevated status.