Mark's gaze lingered on her, the weight of their month-long separation heavy on his heart.

Her lingering frustration evident, Cecilia playfully nudged him with her foot.

“Shouldn't you be back there, playing the doting knight to Elaine? Why are you following me?"

Elaine had nearly slipped Mark's mind.

After a couple of playful nudges from Cecilia, Mark teasingly grabbed her ankle.