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.”

night together, he cherished every

appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all his spare time

she snuggled her face

Uncle Mark.

already doing so well in being a loving

her up and they made love

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

edge of the

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

and

kissed her softly before

the car, Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl, and you’re

suit pants and played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her.

lingered on

Mark who finally finding a girl he like. How could Peter not

bit envious of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he

a house in Czanch. It was a precious gift,

also arranged a job

demonstrated Mark’s deep

those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He valued her safety above all else.

Cecilia awake, casting a warm

there it

she held the rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest and playfully rolled

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

spoiled by him, grateful for

reciprocate his kindness, Cecilia had the intention

she ended up burning the food in the

day, as the clock struck four,

set for dinner, he playfully teased her

showed him her nicked finger and tears welled up

scolded her gently and he carefully bandaged

The way he carried himself was akin to an exquisite painting, an embodiment of

had turned down an opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new

were desperate to

successful over four years, his future

the position, unswayed by the allure of

priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a life with

up close to

a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace us

seeking refuge in his loving arms, and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed

yet affectionate

welcomed the opportunity to engage in

shame over her lack of a job. Seeking solace, she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with the buttons of his shirt. In a soft, almost timid whisper, she revealed a recent development, “A few days ago, a magazine

a few fingers, proudly stating, “It’s

her cheek affectionately, and admiringly praised,

with joy,

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

her discreetly before inquiring

girl hesitated, “How about I decline the

issue for her,

you take care of me?” she

lovingly kissed her forehead, assuring her, “Yes, I will always take care

so, they lived as a couple in the lap of luxury within their beautiful

every week and their time together was filled with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs. At night,

like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them.

gatherings, to which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate

dealing with her own

Mark took Cecilia skiing and to witness the mesmerizing aurora, making that period the

schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen

bed, talking to him on the phone, playfully coquetting

reached Mark’s ears—the sound of Juliette

help but inquire,

Cecilia replied,

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

scene left

called out to Cecilia, pointing at a photo. “Come and

downstairs, her heart

revealed the photo to

picture of six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and

by the image, Cecilia covered her mouth in awe, whispering,

with joy, Juliette continued to cry, touched by the fact

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 she

a gentle yet reproachful

day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism. I’m sure Waylen, with his capabilities, will provide us with a troop of

her disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing my brother to a

words elicited a laugh

of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was

past midnight when Cecilia finally returned

a call from him. The night was hushed, and all he whispered was her

She responded him.

that moment, words were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’

longer needed to hide

phone close and

brought a call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive at the apartment in an

was slightly hoarse, a testament to his overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated

brother’s presence at home,

concern evident in his gentle request for her to

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

a

playfully pushing him against the car. Mark held her close, his head lowering

was not a barrier to his irrational yearnings

a lingering kiss, he asked in a

response was a

arrived at the entrance with a smile. “Everything is put away. I’ll pick

touch of bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as they

while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare for them, but today was different—his eagerness led him to carry her to the sofa in an

took their time to intimately connect,

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

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