He contemplated moving back to Czanch once the Duefron company was stable, envisioning reuniting with Cecilia and their children.

Meanwhile, Peter consumed his meal, thoughts drifting towards the visitor earlier.

He remarked, "Miss Shaw was here. It seemed she wanted to apologize to you, but I turned her away."

Mark almost forgot about her.

The mere mention of Elaine momentarily clouded Mark's demeanor. Mark confessed, “I prefer Elaine stays away. Cecilia believes there are numerous women Like Elaine and argues it's futile to address each one."