“Oh, really? I disappointed our son. You care about him, so you are blaming me. How can I not feel that you've been treating me so coldly these past few days?" he said softly.

He had such a way with words that rendered Cecilia speechless.

Within that moment of silence, Mark pulled her even closer, tightening his embrace.

After a long time, he whispered, "Cecilia, you can blame me and even hit me for it. Just don't disappear out of the blue and alienate me.

I'm willing to do anything for you and the kids."