Edwin remained perplexed.

Yet, he couldn't deny the allure of such grace and beauty.

The little girl happened to be Laura.

“What has caught your eye, Edwin?" Rena gently inquired as she tousled his hair.

Edwin snapped back to reality and shook his head.

The adults remained oblivious to Edwin's momentary distraction and the profound effect that scene had on him.

Edwin felt a tinge of embarrassment and irritation.

Once again, it was Laura. Was she still confined to the hospital?

Alexis cradled Olivia as she said, “Edwin must've been ogling at a pretty girl. Our teacher mentioned that boys his age can't resist beautiful girls, especially those in white dresses."

A blush tinged Edwin's cheeks.

His face reddening, he countered, "I wasn't."

Alexis grinned.

"Then why the blush, huh?"

Edwin thought Alexis was too perceptive, and he didn't find her cute at all.

Alexis was in high spirits. She delighted in teasing Edwin, relishing the sight of his flustered silence.

The two children were escorted away.

With that, only Mark and Cecilia remained. Mark wasn't in a hurry to strengthen his bond with her; he simply sought a tranquil recovery.

As evening fell, Cecilia answered a phone call.

After a brief exchange of words, she cast a glance at Mark.

Mark leaned back against the headboard, engrossed in a magazine.