Cecilia's face grew pallid.

Rena took a sip of her tea and smiled as she remarked, "I did not extend the invitation. She insisted on coming over to offer her apologies... Uncle, the older generation tends to be more conservative."

Mark glanced at Cecilia and she returned his gaze.

Neither of them had anticipated that the folly of those six months would persist until this day.

Finally, Mark said softly, "Let us depart."