Cecilia took off her coat and glanced around, impressed by the grandeur.

Mark went to the kitchen to pour some milk for her.

She followed him, wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. “Mark, what does this mean?”

She was worried about becoming his mistress.

Even if he wasn’t married, any woman he kept outside the public eye would be considered his mistress.

Ina soft voice, Mark replied, “Drink your milk.”

She shook her head stubbornly, insisting on an explanation.

Mark gently touched her hand and spoke with a hint of bitterness. “Cecilia, for now, I can’t offer you a legitimate marriage. I can’t even walk with you openly on the streets. We can’t keep meeting only in hotels. It’s too humiliating for you. I understand what you’re thinking, but I’ve never seen it that way… Here, you can consider this place as your home, and me as your husband. I’m all yours here.”

This was the best he could provide at the moment.

Aprivate sanctuary where he would do his best to spend time with her.

When Alexis’ condition stabilized, they could be together publicly.

Cecilia felt a bit embarrassed after hearing his explanation, her emotions shifting.

She felt a mix of shyness and happiness.

This was the home Mark had given her.

Knowing that the little girl had been coaxed, Mark said in a soft voice, “I also put two rabbit dolls in the bedroom. Peter asked someone to line up to buy them for you. Go see if you like them.”

She still held him said softly, “I like you more.”

Mark pulled her to face him, enveloping her in his arms, and kissed her tenderly. After their sweet moment, she mentioned that she was feeling hungry. He playfully patted her on the butt and teased, “You eat like a horse, but you never seem to gain weight.”

In truth, she had a lovely figure, with a slender waist and ample curves.

Mark admired and appreciated it very much.

She wondered why Peter wasn’t around, and Mark replied with a mischievous smile, “Do you want him to be here all the time? Are you suggesting he should be watching us while we make love?”

Cecilia was about to cry with anger.

Mark’s teasing ways sometimes got under her skin, and she felt he only did it because he was a little older than her.

Later on, Mark took Cecilia to the counter and sat her down to watch him cook for her.

Despite not being skilled in housework, he felt elated to spend this time with Cecilia. Doing this simple task together brought him immense joy, far more than his usual activities at the club with friends or listening to Flora sing.

He recalled the time Cecilia had asked him why he hadn’t married yet.

Mark realized it wasn’t because of his busy schedule or his social status.

The truth was, he hadn’t met the right person until he found Cecilia.

Previously, he had imagined his future wife to be a capable and polished woman. But when he found his true love, she was nothing like his initial expectations. She couldn’t do much in terms of life skills, but it didn’t matter to him.

He adored her for who she was. The woman who called him “Uncle Mark” and could be both clingy and coy, yet ignore him when she was upset.

For him, it made perfect sense to love a woman like her.

Mark cherished Cecilia deeply. He treated her not just as his wife but also as a precious innocent little girl. Despite occasionally taking advantage of her in playful banter, he always gave in to her wishes and desires.

After their late-night snack, Cecilia noticed that Mark was quite tired, so she insisted on washing the dishes herself.

However, Mark didn’t want her to get wet and quickly took over the task.

He was significantly older than Cecilia, and he felt the need to compensate for her in other ways. Mark doted on her immensely, believing that when she was with him, she should experience a better life than she had at the Fowler’s house. If not, he considered himself an inadequate husband.

As the night passed, Cecilia now saw this place as her true home.

But not going back for the night meant she had to explain things to her family. Luckily,

Shelly came to her rescue, helping her sort things out.

In the middle of the night, Cecilia finished her phone call with her friend and returned to her bedroom.

Mark had already taken a shower and was now in a bathrobe as he lay against the headboard, seemingly asleep.

Seeing the tiredness on his face, Cecilia felt a pang of guilt. She decided to lie down beside him quietly, but he woke up as she lay down and gently pulled her into his arms.

He softly touched her waist and inquired, “You finished the phone call?”

Cecilia confirmed it, and he held her closer, their faces now inches apart.

Their rapid breaths and closeness seemed to stir their emotions.

He huskily whispered, “Shall we… do it?”

With those words, Mark opened the bedside drawer and placed a small box beside the pillow.

Without delay, he pressed her against the pillow and kissed her passionately.

Although Cecilia was not opposed to the idea, she worried about his fatigue. She didn’t want him to waste any more energy pleasing her, so she wrapped her arms around his waist and lied, “I’m on my period right now.”

Mark was momentarily taken aback. but then playfully rubbed his nose against hers and chuckled.

He realized she wasn’t serious about it. There wasn’t any smell of blood at all.

Cecilia, feeling a bit embarrassed, held onto his hair and whispered, “Let’s just cuddle and talk. We don’t have to do it.”

Mark didn’t force her.

Mark didn’t insist and pulled her close to him when they settled in bed, pretending to complain, “Don’t pull my hair anymore. I won’t look good if I go bald.”

He playfully expressed his concern for his age.

With a smile, Cecilia held him tightly and softly asked, “How long can you stay?”

Mark gently caressed her head and replied, “I have to leave tomorrow afternoon.

Ihave a full day of meetings ahead.”

their only night together, he cherished every

disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all his spare

she snuggled her face against his neck, feeling safe and

Uncle Mark.

doing so well in being a loving

woke her up and they made

took a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to just

he sat at the edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia, who

tender voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading back

Cecilia nodded and replied

her softly before

help but tease Mark, “Cooking

in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s nothing to be

smile lingered on

finding a girl he like. How could

was a bit envious of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he could

of contemplation, Mark generously gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a

also arranged a job for

deep affection and protectiveness

keeping Cecilia safe depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He valued her safety above

caressed Cecilia awake, casting

there it

with joy, she held the rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around in bed, overwhelmed with affection for

sky, she got

Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that came from his elevated position in life, gestures any woman

to reciprocate his kindness, Cecilia had the intention of cooking

perfect and, despite her best efforts, she ended up burning the food in the frying pan. Defeated, she decided to opt for

clock struck four, Mark returned from

he playfully teased her about ordering take-out instead

then showed him her nicked finger and

as he scolded her gently and he carefully bandaged her wound

elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to an exquisite painting, an

that day, where he had turned down an opportunity related to the development of

desperate to take on the

was successful over four years, his future

the position, unswayed

shifted—he now yearned for a life with Cecilia, a

snuggled up close to

cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace

and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire to learn the

faint yet affectionate smile graced Mark’s

in the depths of his eyes, he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations about their shared dreams

she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with

Cecilia extended a few

praised, “My Cecilia

joy,

be appropriate for her to be in the public eye as a

he praised her discreetly before inquiring about the

the young girl hesitated, “How

an issue for her, she simply yearned for

will you take care of me?”

her, “Yes, I will always take care of

they lived as a couple in

of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she

Mark received private calls but he declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his

Mark would simply say

her freedom in dealing with her own

their free time, Mark took Cecilia skiing and to witness the mesmerizing aurora, making that period the sweetest time of

end approached, Mark’s schedule became busier

her bed, talking to him on

faint sound reached Mark’s

couldn’t help but inquire,

mother’s voice, Cecilia replied,

Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by

scene left Cecilia

to Cecilia, pointing

ran downstairs,

the

brown hair and flawless skin made her utterly adorable like a baby

her mouth in

touched by the fact that her granddaughter was safe and sound and so

teary-eyed, maintained his pride, asserting, “She’s better off looking like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship. No man would dare marry her when

yet reproachful glance

Let us look forward

express her disapproval, “Dad, are

elicited a laugh from

Alexis was recovering, but someone vital

midnight when

Alexis to Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed, and all

She responded him.

were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope for

no longer needed to hide their love

close and drifted

call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he

work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated

her brother’s presence at home, knowing

agreed, his concern evident in his gentle request for her

reached the apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying

was a cold winter

with emotion, Cecilia rushed into his arms, playfully pushing him against the car. Mark held her close, his head lowering to

to his irrational yearnings

in

was a

smile. “Everything is put away. I’ll pick you up at two

Mark’s hand as they ascended the stairs

tenderly caressing her body with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex outside

their love, they took their time to intimately connect, savoring every

unparalleled experience, a profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her eyes sparkled

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