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.”

being their only night together, he cherished

she felt a tinge of disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him,

sleep, she snuggled her face against his neck, feeling

Uncle Mark.

already doing so well in being a loving

they made love twice, leaving

full of energy. He took a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch for her, instructing

the bed, looking at

whispered in a low, tender voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading back to Czanch. You can spend the day

nodded and

kissed her softly before

but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl, and you’re so

suit pants and played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s nothing to

lingered on

girl he like. How could Peter not share in his

a bit envious of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he could find someone special

Mark generously gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a precious gift, as many people couldn’t afford properties

a job for

Mark’s deep affection

depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy.

Cecilia awake, casting a warm glow

there it was-the house

filled her heart with joy, she held the rabbit doll he had given her close

sun ascended higher in the sky, she got up and found the breakfast Mark had prepared

spoiled

Cecilia had

be less than perfect and, despite her best efforts, she ended up burning the

in the day, as the clock struck

dinner, he playfully teased her about ordering

then showed him her nicked finger and tears welled up in her

and he carefully bandaged her wound before joining

elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to

drifted to the meeting earlier that day, where he had turned down an opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could revolutionize aerospace technology and

people were desperate to take on

four years, his future would be bright

offer, he recommended a junior for the position, unswayed by

for his priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a

snuggled up close

a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace

a tender grace, she bent down, seeking refuge in his loving arms, and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire to learn the

faint yet affectionate smile graced

opportunity to engage in conversations about their shared dreams and

in Mark’s company, Cecilia couldn’t help but feel a pang of shame over her lack of a job. Seeking solace, she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with

a few fingers, proudly stating, “It’s paid

lowered his head, pinching her cheek affectionately, and admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable. Not everyone

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

Mark had his reservations. Considering their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public

her discreetly before inquiring about

the young girl hesitated, “How about

an issue for her, she simply yearned for Mark’s

you take care of

her, “Yes,

couple in the

intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs. At night, she found comfort in wearing his

declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom attended such events, especially with Cecilia, as he deemed them unsuitable for

Mark would simply say it was not appropriate for

gave her freedom in dealing with her own friends,

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

the year end approached, Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen each other for

Cecilia laid on her bed, talking to him on the phone,

reached

Mark couldn’t help but

her mother’s voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs

hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by their weeping mother and

left Cecilia

to Cecilia, pointing at

downstairs, her heart

the photo

hair and flawless skin made her utterly adorable like a baby

covered her mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks just like

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

better off looking like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d

yet reproachful glance at her

need to cry every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism. I’m

disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing my brother to

a laugh

even amid the laughter, a tinge of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought of Rena

well past midnight when Cecilia finally returned to her

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

She responded him.

feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope for a future

needed to hide their

held her phone close and drifted off

Cecilia

both elated and worried for him.

mindful of her brother’s presence at home, knowing he had

agreed, his concern evident in his gentle request for her

serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying bags of groceries upstairs

was a cold

emotion, Cecilia rushed into his arms, playfully pushing him against the car. Mark held

to his

he asked in

response was a

is put

of bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as

body with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the

the embrace of their love, they took their time to intimately

Cecilia, it was an unparalleled experience, a profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her eyes sparkled with infatuation for

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