With haste, Charlie chimed in, “Indeed, let Flora attend to you.”

Mark was mindful not to put Flora in an uncomfortable situation.

His demeanor remained indifferent.

Flora’s private residence exuded a captivating elegance. A servant thoughtfully lit scented candles in the bedroom for them.

This particular style had always appealed to him.

Reclining against the sofa, he closed his eyes, savoring Flora’s company.

Her form gently pressed against him as she softly sang. The contours of her slender waist, snugly embraced by her tight dress, along with the tender curves of her bosom, exuded an ineffable allure.

Yet, the more he listened, the more Mark grew irritated. He finally opened his eyes.

Flora leaned closer, sitting on his lap, and implored softly, “Can you stay tonight?”

Aman might have succumbed to the allure of the woman in his embrace.

But in Mark’s mind, there was only a young girl, on the verge of tears, feigning indifference.

Gently pushing Flora away, he adjusted his clothes and said with a formal tone, “I have numerous matters to attend to tomorrow morning. My presence may not be as suitable as desired.”

Flora felt disgruntled.

It was clear he was making excuses…

Mark playfully pinched her cheek and cajoled, “I’m truly occupied with tasks.”

Flora fumed inwardly but dared not lose her temper.

Exiting the private abode, Mark found Peter already waiting by the car. Surprised to see Mark emerge so soon, Peter inquired, “Wouldn’t you stay the night?”

Mark boarded the car without responding.

After a while, he asked unexpectedly, “Do you think that little one will be angry with me?”

Peter was taken aback.

Soon comprehending whom Mark referred to, he smiled and remarked, “She’s just a young girl. She’ll forget about it in a few days.”

A faint smile touched Mark’s lips.

Indeed, despite her age, that girl was practically still a child. How long could her infatuation with him endure? ©

He closed his eyes and murmured softly, “Take me to the Fowler’s residence.”

Late into the night, as Korbyn settled into bed, a servant ascended the stairs and knocked ‘on the door, informing him of Mark’s presence outside with his car.

Having heard it repeated, Korbyn straightened up.

Juliette moved to put on a coat but her husband halted her. Korbyn clenched his teeth and asserted, “Mark must have faced some difficulties himself, prompting him to trouble us in the middle of the night.”

Nevertheless, Korbyn knew he had to handle the situation diplomatically.

Waylen and Rena’s marriage hadn’t been settled yet, so Korbyn had to flatter Mark.

With a change of attire, Korbyn put on a gracious facade as he descended the stairs. He greeted affectionately, “Hello, Mr. Evans. Why didn’t you inform me earlier of your visit to Duefron? I would have prepared a sumptuous feast to welcome you.”

Mark stood in the grand hall, emanating elegance.

He smiled. “It’s never too late to share a meal with me now.”

Korbyn’s countenance froze. Now?

He pondered if Mark was merely jesting

With the hour approaching ten o’clock, preparing dinner seemed implausible.

While conversing, a woman descended the stairs at a deliberate pace. She donned a long white lace dress, her striking black tresses cascading down, and her eyes appeared reddened.

It was Cecilia.

Guided by the voice, she had made her way downstairs, utterly surprised to see Mark.

Why was he here?

What could he want?

Mark met her gaze with a seemingly ordinary smile, observing her as though she were just a junior acquaintance.

Beneath the illuminating light, her face turned pale.

Yet, Korbyn remained oblivious to this, instructing the butler to arrange for the meal and advising his daughter, “Greet Mr. Evans here.”

Though Cecilia’s lips quivered, no words escaped her.

Turning on her heels, she dashed back upstairs.

Shaking his head, Korbyn spoke to Mark, “She’s a bit spoiled. Don’t take it to heart.”

Mark looked towards the upper floor and smiled. “She’s still young; it doesn’t matter.”

The butler set the table with wine and dishes. Korbyn had spent hours dining and talking with Mark, yet he still couldn’t fathom the reason for Mark’s unexpected visit…

Peter assisted Mark into the car when it was well past midnight.

Having consumed a bit too much, Mark leaned against the back seat, contemplating his plan to return to Czanch the next morning. However, the little girl seemed clearly upset with him.

He felt a pang of guilt and thought he should do something.

He tried calling her but she didn’t answer. After seven rings, he gently ended the call.

A dull ache resided in Mark’s heart.

In truth, individuals like him should steer clear of romantic entanglements, especially with someone so young.

Despite his desperate denial, and his insistence to others that she was merely a junior, he couldn’t deny the different way he treated her.

offer her love, yet he still

sober him up. After

women were

background, others captivated

names even

only Cecilia truly mattered

in any intimate relations or established a formal

had merely had lunch together and she had dozed off in his hotel suite. Their lips had

she called him Uncle Mark, it was so… hard

from Cecilia

family approached with a marriage proposal. Mark assumed Cecilia would accompany them. After

did not

of disappointment. Amidst the lively atmosphere, he sat alone and smoked

upon Cecilia, adorned in a resplendent blue gown that he believed to be the purest hue he had ever beheld. She was accompanied by a group of girls, maintaining an air of indifference towards

if they were to meet, he

had nothing to offer

and

young girl, who harbored affection

his heart had to be abandoned before it

continued to long

his female companions for an

actions remained enigmatic. They believed he was cultivating his character. Only

the time to personally stand in line and procure two

The name was StellaLou.

that young girls

dolls, Peter couldn’t help but chuckle. “How adorable they are! You’re heading to Duefron for a business trip next week. If

“Who said I was going to give them to her? I bought this for Rena, and I don’t want

hastened to agree. “Of course, of course. You mostly intend

finally eased

alone, he couldn’t help but ponder how elated Cecilia would

should be filled

Eve, fate reunited Mark

way back to the hotel. Yearning for a moment’s respite, he closed his eyes during the

sat two adorable purple rabbit dolls, which seemed to

can meet her tomorrow. It’s about time she moved on after

the rabbit doll’s ear and retorted, “She’s just a little girl. I

air, shared between

city lights outside, sighing, “Another year

Peter reassured

Mark was relatively young for

Peter’s comforting words, Mark patted his trousers and smiled, saying, “Prime? Rena will become a mother next year and

the conversation between the two

“With your abilities, having

but be amused

“You

they approached Fortune Square, where the driver noticed an energetic New Year’s Eve event unfolding. The driver commented with

Mark, prompting him

was

painting the city with a mesmerizing array of

square, a group of young

a testament to their

all, Mark caught a

in a white down jacket and a woolen hat, holding a sparkler in her hand,

laughter seemed even more

Mark realized how

be despondent for a long time

“Isn’t that Miss Fowler? It’s not safe for a girl to stay out so late. Why don’t

opportunity, Mark readily

car door and stepped out with

believed that if she only looked up,

uproar erupted in the

“Proposel”

“Propose!

Propose… Propose… Propose!”

man, clutching a bouquet of roses, knelt down beneath the mesmerizing fireworks that illuminated the

professing his love for

Cecilia’s reaction, Mark noticed her hand covering

on the young man’s face, he couldn’t help but feel that

having stepped out of the car and even prepared an opening line, Mark remained rooted in

smile graced his lips as he touched his

she also had numerous suitors to choose from. Being part of the affluent Fowler family, the most prominent family in the north, and blessed with her captivating looks, she could have any man

family had only two

and loving woman that Waylen could take care of his little sister for the

a carefree life, forever a cherished

could

to procure, or a fondness for her

It seemed utterly absurd.

never felt such disdain for

fell upon Mark, elegantly clad in a light-colored wool suit. His presence

moment, he seemed more radiant than the entire night

her was a man who had declared his love

whispered, “Uncle

gazed at her in

a feeble smile and

black Audi cars slowly departed from

the car, Mark found himself accompanied

spoke to Peter, “Arrange the plane

and said, “You put in so much effort to line

replied, “Have the dolls delivered to Rena. Tell her they’re for her and

desiring to keep his affection for a little girl a secret, Mark chose to step

never experienced feelings of

man, Mark believed what he could offer

didn’t believe he was good enough for

unaware, little did he know that the girl he held dear was standing alone behind

were moist, and as the bell chimed announcing the coming new

“Uncle Mark…”

Day, Cecilia received a charming

Cecilia intuited that the

had traveled to Heron, the only place

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