Mark's voice, slightly raspy, informed her, "I've got work in Yarmose, so I'll be here for three days."

"Work in Yarmose, huh?" Trying to sound indifferent, she added, "I've got shoots, so I won't have much free time for you, Mr. Evans."

There was warmth in Mark's response.

"It's been a week. Don't you miss Olivia and Edwin? I'm thinking of bringing them over during Edwin's school break. Sound good?"

She missed the kids, and truth be told, she missed Mark too. But sometimes, a little distance made things more interesting.

Softly, she whispered, "You know, it's that time of the month for me."

Her assistant's cheeks reddened, and she quickly made her exit. Mark chuckled.

“What's on your mind? Did you think I was just coming for that? Honestly, with all the mergers I'm handling, even if you were up for it, I'd be out of steam."

With a hint of playfulness, she teased, "Maybe it's just age catching up to you."

He countered, “Oh, Cecilia, we could always see about that.”

"Challenge accepted."

Feeling uplifted, Cecilia scanned Yarmose hotels, securing a suite in a plush one. She jotted down some essentials, texting them to her housekeeper, emphasizing the importance of packing everything. After all, the kids were coming.

Later, on set, Simon greeted her, not missing a beat, “You seem... brighter. Someone special visiting?"

With a subtle smile, Cecilia gave nothing away.

Simon's probing got him nowhere.

Elaine, observing the exchange, couldn't help the sour twist of her lips.

Recently, Mark and Cecilia seemed closer than ever. Elaine didn't need to pry into details; Cecilia's glowing demeanor said it all, she got that after-sex glow about her.

Elaine was taken aback by Mark's vitality despite his age.

There was a general belief that as men aged, they Lost some of their... vigor. So, what kept their relationship so vibrant?

Elaine was filled with envy and Longing.