That particular night, he playfully explored her body.

However... he refrained from engaging in sexual intercourse.

It was her first time experiencing the intoxicating allure of a man's touch...

In the days that followed, she diligently avoided encountering him.

He never sought her out again.

On the eve of Alexis' departure, Mark drowned his sorrows in alcohol. Concerned for his well-being, Cecilia visited him.

In his inebriated state, Mark exuded a striking handsomeness.

She couldn't resist the impulse to kiss him...

Subsequently, they had sex.

On the small sofa, she continuously referred to him as Uncle Mark, surrendering herself to him... @

At that moment, she didn't fully comprehend the depth of her feelings for him. All she knew was that every aspect of him held an irresistible allure.

She believed that their relationship would only last for one night.

However, he began frequently traveling to Duefron, for business as he claimed.

He acquired a beautiful apartment, tastefully decorated.

Whenever he visited, he would seek her out.

In that apartment, they savored moments of tenderness.

He cooked for her and, afterward, they would make love...

During that period, she felt entranced, knowing well that she shouldn't allow herself to succumb to his charm. She just couldn't help it.

He never discussed marriage or their future together. Despite this, she couldn't resist the urge to seek him out in Czanch...

It was only after visiting Czanch that she realized they could never truly be together.

Both of them were unattached...

Yet, from the beginning to the end, the only thing he offered her was clandestine happiness within the confines of that apartment.