The doctor emerged, advising them to prepare themselves mentally and also be mindful of Rena’s emotions.

Tears finally escaped Mark’s eyes.

It was the first time Cecilia witnessed Mark shedding tears. In her memory, he was always resolute, unfazed by anything.

Past midnight, he couldn’t sleep but found solace in smoking outdoors.

Morning came.

Mark entered the ward, while Juliette went to the reception desk. Inside, Cecilia perched by Rena’s bedside, seemingly dozing off.

Gently, Mark patted Cecilia’s shoulder.

Instantly, Cecilia stirred awake. Her reddened eyes met his, and she called out to him in a daze, “Uncle Mark.”

“Do you still remember that I’m your Uncle Mark?”

His voice sounded hoarse, his words laden with ambiguity.

However, Cecilia had little room to dwell on the matter. In this tense situation, her fleeting emotions paled in comparison. All she wished for was Rena and Alexis to be safe.

Cecilia stepped out of the ward, allowing Mark to have a private conversation with Rena.

Heading to the ICU’s entrance, Cecilia peered through the glass door but the view inside remained obscured.

She leaned against the door, shedding silent tears.

Her heart pleaded for her little niece’s well-being…

She didn’t know if her brother and sister-in-law would reunite as before, but she wanted Alexis to thrive. The little one was so young and adorable.

Not far away, Mark stood in silent contemplation.

He overheard the little girl talking to herself…

Peter offered gentle advice, “You should eat something. How can you go a whole day without eating or drinking?”

Mark turned around and replied softly, “Bring her some breakfast.”

Although Mark was very busy, he chose to remain in Duefron to accompany Rena.

Peter even managed to secure him a small office through some connections.

Although it wasn’t that big, it was fully equipped and comfortable.

Mark usually worked there while his bodyguards patrolled outside. Peter would go in and out of the office, depending on his work.

The next day, Waylen came back from Braseovell.

He was worn out and full of guilt.

Outside the ICU, Mark hit Waylen hard. Even though Waylen didn’t fight back, Mark still injured his right hand…

Peter teased Mark playfully while treating his wound.

“You’re not a young school kid anymore. Perhaps it’s time you learned the art of patience.”

Mark’s suppressed anger flared up again. “Are you kidding me? I don’t think I hit him hard enough. Next time I see him, I’ll beat him to death.”

While the two were talking, they were suddenly interrupted by a commotion at the door.

Peter went out to investigate and soon returned with someone. It was Cecilia.

Having worked for Mark for many years, Peter was sensible, and he went out to give the two some privacy.

Cecilia took a few steps forward, but she didn’t dare to get too close to Mark.

Mark clamped a fresh cigarette between his lips and lit it. After taking a drag, he asked softly, “What’re you doing here?”

She raised the ointment in her hand and said shyly, “Let me treat your wound.”

As a matter of fact, Peter had applied ointment on Mark’s wound just now, but Mark didn’t mind having his wound treated a second time.

Sitting next to him on the narrow sofa, Cecilia held his hand and carefully dabbed the ointment onto his wound. While taking another long drag, Mark watched her elegant movements…

Her face was flawless, and her eyelashes were long and curved.

As though nothing had happened, Mark grunted, “That boy was nice. Why aren’t you with him?”

Cecilia was stunned for a moment, but she soon understood what he meant.

She took a deep breath and answered, “Well, I don’t like him that much.”

Then she let go of his hand and whispered, “There. All fixed up.”

Cecilia tried to stand up to leave, but the man stopped her.

He grabbed her by the wrist, forcing her to sit back down. She didn’t know if she was imagining things, but she felt so close to him… She could even smell the distinct fragrance of his aftershave.

Slowly, she raised her head to meet his intent gaze, his eyes deep.

He couldn’t rest touching her soft lips with his slender fingers.

She trembled at his touch and helplessly called him “Uncle Mark’

Mark brought his face close to hers, murmuring, “Now, tell me. What’s the real reason that you came? Do you want to apologize for your brother? Or are you interested in a man more than ten years older than you? Tell me what you really want.”

He was so straightforward with her, which made her cheeks burn with shame.

Lips trembling, she couldn’t say a word, but she already knew that her answer wasn’t what Mark wanted.

The next second, he kissed her.

Just like last time, Mark gently pressed his body against Cecilia’s, whispering at her to relax.

kiss gradually became more rough and

uneasy, Cecilia tried to

for him, and the next moment, she was pulled on

hold his shoulders tightly for support, but later on, she found herself wrapping her arms around

kiss that she had no idea how

her lip, she looked at the ravenous man in

on, she started to

hospital, but she’d

her walk past him, Mark fell

nudged him and said, “You must’ve taken advantage of her,

day. The little girl curled up in his arms, like a

deterring him, it had the opposite

he was dealing with

being together with

way out

Mark hadn’t found a

He planned to secretly send Alexis

of this, Mark had slapped Waylen

bear to deliver another slap. He knew that it was difficult for Waylen to

At last, the helpless Peter sought out Cecilia’s help and begged her to persuade Mark. “Mr. Evans has an important meeting tomorrow morning. If he keeps drinking like this, he might

unwilling at first, Peter begged her until she finally

but stayed outside. He explained, “I’ll

dark inside the small

the darkness. She found Mark’s silhouette slumped over the sofa, with several bottles of wine on the floor in front of

her footsteps, so he raised his head to meet her worried gaze. Then he poured himself another

“That’s enough…”

and held his hand, preventing him

bloodshot eyes. After a

Cecilia refused.

the carpet and started gathering the bottles

watched her. She looked like a child

was not a child anymore. She was a full-grown

gently pulled her over and raised her chin, looking at her

told, they were both alone in this world, and they each

“Cecilia, let’s at

that moment. Like all the ordinary men in the world, he couldn’t resist the temptation that was right in front of him. At this moment, he thought that even if sleeping together couldn’t change anything, he at least would have to be responsible for her. Then no matter how difficult it was, they had to face it

didn’t hear him clearly because his words

she could ask, he pressed his lips against

her against the sofa. The bittersweet taste of red wine on his lips

Mark…” she said in a

her face, eyeing her the whole

he wanted, because the way he looked at her now was wild and

did it with her once on the

the while, he restrained his true desires and was

felt that it was

carried her to the small

bed in there was rickety, rattling

ferociously that the small bed shook like a boat in the middle of a

had been in relationships before, but she wasn’t really experienced

other hand, didn’t need

He considerately ordered the bodyguards to retreat a little, and he guarded at the

the following morning, Cecilia awoke in Mark’s

felt really comfortable in

The man’s

dare to make

He seldom did it without restraint, not to mention the million things he had on his plate. He grabbed the watch at the bedside to check the time. He had to get up in half an

was something he wanted to say to

before he could say anything, Cecilia’s timid voice

don’t worry. It was

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

Mark’ the whole night? You little temptress, you’re calling me Mr. Evans now that you’re done with me?” If everyone takes

and her eyes turned

He loved her,

end, Mark pulled Cecilia into a hug and whispered, “Have you gotten the rabbit doll yet? Did

“Yes, I like it a

anything anymore

a long silence, he whispered in her ear, “As

of her and began to get dressed. “Get some more rest. I’ll

usually

didn’t know what to say or do. This little

his clothes neatly, sat on the edge of the bed,

for my meeting. Look at my

in the quilt, Cecilia looked at him, tears

They had slept together.

anything, nor did she dare to

knew she wasn’t

wait

but she couldn’t fall asleep at night because

Mark was snubbed…

but a little tired.

couldn’t admit to herself how much she

because of their identities, she was

the same, she still

Peter waited for Cecilia at the entrance

huge, but there was

blue shirt and black suit

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