No, no, no.

She needed to focus on their relationship…

*

Two weeks later, Rena finalized her divorce from Waylen

During this period, Alexis turned one month old. After completing the necessary formalities,

Mark arrived to pick up Rena and take her to Czanch, with Cecilia in tow.

Rena was immersed in her pain and didn’t delve into many thoughts.

In the Evans residence in Czanch, Zoey expressed her concern for Rena, holding her granddaughter while reprimanding Waylen.

Cecilia felt a twinge of embarrassment.

After glancing at Cecilia, Mark instructed the butler, “Rena will stay in her usual room. Clean

Mark lowered his head, kissed her and, in a husky voice, said, “I’m leaving.”

As he pulled away, Cecilia rose from the chair, straightened his shirt, and handed him his briefcase. Part of Mark wished he could tuck her into it and take her with him.

Before departing, he added in a hushed tone, “I’ll take Rena back to Czanch in a few days.

You should come with me.”

Cecilia was surprised by this.

The future of her brother and Rena remained uncertain. Was it appropriate for her to go to

Czanch?

Mark recalled his mother mentioning that he called out a girl’s name during his dream. He smiled and reassured her, “it’s alright. I’l be there with you.”

After lingering in a passionate embrace with Cecilia for a prolonged moment, Mark finally bid his farewell.

In another private dining room, Peter was having his meal. Spotting Mark as he emerged, Peter playfully quipped, “Mr. Evans, you seem to be in good spirits.”

“How can I be in a good mood with so many matters to attend to?” Mark retorted, yet a smile betrayed his words.

He knew deep down that Cecilia brought him immense joy.

Inside the room, Cecilia scrutinized the card Mark had given her over and over again. It was a gift from her beloved.

Then, she delicately sniffed the amulet necklace. It bore Mark’s scent, for he had taken it out from his pocket, leaving it slightly warm.

Blushing, she immersed herself in the aroma, evoking memories of that unforgettable night.

She found it hard to fathom that Mark was considerably older than her but his prowess in bed was undeniable.

Despite his occasional brusqueness, he made her climax several times that night.

Trying to redirect her thoughts, Cecilia pinched her thigh, wondering why she entertained such notions during daylight hours.

No, no, no.

She needed to focus on their relationship…

*

Two weeks later, Rena finalized her divorce from Waylen

During this period, Alexis turned one month old. After completing the necessary formalities, Mark arrived to pick up Rena and take her to Czanch, with Cecilia in tow.

Rena was immersed in her pain and didn’t delve into many thoughts.

In the Evans residence in Czanch, Zoey expressed her concern for Rena, holding her granddaughter while reprimanding Waylen.

Cecilia felt a twinge of embarrassment.

After glancing at Cecilia, Mark instructed the butler, “Rena will stay in her usual room. Clean up the guest room across from the east side and have Miss Fowler stay there.”

The butler was momentarily taken aback.

Wasn’t the guest room across from the east side situated right opposite Mark’s bedroom?

Hesitating for a moment, the butler inquired, “Will she disturb you?”

Mark gently waved his hand and replied, “Do as I say.”

Once the butler left, Zoey approached Mark, her eyes filled with curiosity and asked, “Is this girl named Cecile?”

Although Zoey was old, she had heard it clearly last time when her son called the girl’s name.

Mark didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, and his face flushed slightly. Given his age, if he were to be romantically involved with a girl much younger than him, no one would believe him, and he might be subjected to ridicule.

His had too many things to take into considerations except for his own feelings.

Mark skillfully evaded his mother’s inquiry and said, “Mom, you’re mistaken. This is Waylen’s little sister, Cecilia, not Cecile.”

Zoey gazed at her son and trusted his explanation.

Considering that Waylen’s sister was around the same age as Rena, it was inconceivable for Mark to have engaged in a cradle-snatching affair.

Zoey’s hope was more or less dashed.

In her eyes, Cecilia possessed an exquisite beauty.

After their lengthy journey, they retired to their respective rooms to rest following a delightful dinner.

Cecilia’s stay was planned for a week.

Traveling light, she had packed merely about three sets of clothes. As she unpacked her belongings, she eagerly anticipated going to check on Rena later.

Unbeknownst to her, an intruder entered the room soundlessly, proceeding to lock the door.

A firm hold on Cecilia’s slender waist, accompanied by the man’s warm breath caressing her neck, sent waves of pleasure, rendering her weak and helpless. In the throes of ecstasy, she couldn’t resist whimpering.

Mark’s gentle touch traced her thin waist.

caresses that seemed to linger for an eternity, he lifted her tenderly and gently placed her on

trepidation settled over Cecilia. After all,

possibly engage in such an intimate

felt a flutter of anxiety, especially considering that their relationship had only just blossomed. Pondering the implications, they had engaged in passionate acts without fully exploring other aspects of their connection. Moreover, she couldn’t help but worry

if an

Mark deftly unbuttoned her attire

had sparked easily, and despite their affection for each other, except for that very night, they had refrained from indulging in such intimacy

a trace of impatience

sun dipped below the horizon, a warm, autumnal glow was cast through the French window, bathing the couple locked in an embrace

upon Cecilia, reassuringly murmuring, “You can rest a while longer. I’ll wake

with Cecilia, reluctant to leave her side despite the pressing matters and Peter’s waiting presence in the study. His concern stemmed from

Even when separated, he vowed to do all within his Power to care for

to nestle against her pillow, gazing affectionately

dressed, Mark bent down to kiss her

departed,

pleasant chat with Zoey, an understanding elder who cherished Cecilia deeply due to the scarcity of girls in the

fell and Mark returned from work, he found Cecilia with his

are my own pesticide-free

playfully teased back, “My mother takes great pride in her organic green food. It’s a rare treat for others

Zoey snorted.

to his nonsense! As long as he is being a good son and brings

“What girl?”

Cecilia was confused.

to her the details of Mark’s drunken

Mark wore an enigmatic smile that

the sweet feeling that arose within her. It seemed that

the darkness was steadily

offered to help. Although Mark rarely took on the role of chef himself, he also remained in the

their dinner, they were supposed to

Cecilia into his

bedroom boasted a generous size and was adorned with elegant and refined furniture and decorations. An adjacent study added a touch of antiquity

stunned

her nose and inquired, “Surprised by my

responded with a touch of shyness, “I never imagined my boyfriend’s room to

were laced

somewhat old-fashioned; suitable for middle-aged men, but certainly not for

he proceeded to brew a pot of tea, handing

accepted the teacup and took a sip, he

Cecilia’s spirits immediately dampened.

older and smarter than her, but she was skilled at playing

playfully calling him “Uncle Mark” to beg for mercy. Mark,

had a mountain of work to tackle, leaving him

circumstances, Cecilia never voiced

him

raise his head and request her assistance with fetching something, and his little girl would gleefully scurry around to

work until the

to playfully tease his little girl, intending to make good on his earlier

plans. Zoey’s voice then carried from outside. “Mark,

atmosphere in the room tensed

on the

“What

slippers under the bed. He

addressing her son, “Are you going

replied, “Yes, I’ve

Zoey took a seat.

breaths shallow. Whenever she attempted to move, Mark gently secured

Eventually, Zoey departed.

from

Mark, I

and after a while, he inquired softly, “Do you

refused to respond to his

What was he implying?

his inquiry, opting to share the food with Cecilia, who eagerly consumed it

she insisted

pinched her cheek, jesting, “Shall I wake mom and ask her to make some more for

jumped on him and lightly pummeled him with her

for quite some time, she still clung affectionately to

tenderly and playfully remarked, “I’ve never encountered anyone as

know

She obediently embraced him.

grinned, slipped on his slippers, and headed to the kitchen. To his surprise, he found

aback by her

casually lit a cigarette and rummaged

however, was not about to

from the fridge and carefully placed them in the

young anymore. You should pay attention to your figure. How will you find a

Mark was left speechless.

Zoey arranged it on a delicate plate and sprinkled a handful of

and departed, suddenly realizing something and

but Zoey had used it. It appeared that Zoey had realized the snack wasn’t for

in

to the world. Mark intended for Cecilia to spend one more weekend at the Evans mansion and then accompany her back to

to take it one step

desired to go out and buy gifts for Rena and Zoey. She had also heard about some famous cake shops in Czanch and wanted to try

Cecilia could only go shopping with Peter as her companion, while Mark

an acquaintance on the

It was Jenna Vaughn.

colleague of Mark’s, holding a prestigious position; but she always knew he would soon outshine her and as a result, she

the roadside, strolled over and tapped

of the car

him with a smile, “I thought that was your car from a distance. It’s

respond, his little girl hurried over with several shopping

steal a

beautiful girl appeared to be around her son’s age, so she coughed and

life to be exposed to colleagues, Mark merely smiled and said, “A junior

Merely a junior…

beat, and a

introduce her as his girlfriend even within his

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