If any of you dare to say such things in front of my wife, I'll cut off all ties with you." A brief silence hung in the air. He then added, “By the way, I'm extremely faithful to my wife."

It brought laughter from the group.

However, Mark's eyes were focused on Cecilia the whole time.

His gaze was intense.

As he searched her face, he was eager to discern something, perhaps an indication of whether she was upset.