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,

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

off to sleep, she snuggled her face against his neck, feeling safe

Uncle Mark.

so well in being a

made love twice, leaving her feeling

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

sat at the edge of the bed, looking

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

nodded and replied

her softly before

Mark, “Cooking

casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s nothing to be thrilled

lingered

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

Mark’s

house in Czanch. It was a precious gift, as many people couldn’t afford

arranged a

gestures demonstrated Mark’s deep

Cecilia safe depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He

sun’s noon rays caressed Cecilia awake,

she blinked her eyes open, and there it was-the house that Mark had bestowed upon

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

she got up and found the breakfast Mark had prepared for

a testament to his caring nature. 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

his kindness, Cecilia had the

best efforts, she ended up burning the food

as the clock struck four, Mark returned

he playfully teased her

showed him her nicked finger and tears welled up in

scolded her gently and he carefully bandaged her wound before joining her

onto the sofa, exuding an air of elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried

down an opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could revolutionize aerospace technology and

desperate to take

was successful over four years,

recommended a junior for the position, unswayed by the

priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a life with Cecilia, a life of family

up

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

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

a faint yet affectionate smile

in the depths of his eyes, he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations

her

grace, Cecilia extended a few fingers, proudly stating, “It’s paid

praised, “My Cecilia is so capable. Not everyone gets such an opportunity,

joy, Cecilia’s

impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public

her discreetly before inquiring about

“How about I decline

issue for her, she

take care of me?” she asked

forehead, assuring her, “Yes, I will always

a couple in the lap of

with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she

received private calls but he 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,

to which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate for a

dealing with her

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 and they hadn’t seen

bed, talking to him on the phone, playfully

reached Mark’s ears—the sound

couldn’t help

voice, Cecilia replied,

downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen,

scene left

to Cecilia, pointing at a

downstairs, her heart

revealed the

brown hair and flawless skin made her

the image, Cecilia covered her mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks just

Juliette continued to cry, touched by the fact that her granddaughter was safe and sound and so

mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship. No man would dare marry

cast a gentle yet reproachful

to console her. “Look, our granddaughter is perfectly fine. You don’t need to cry every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism. I’m sure Waylen,

are you comparing my brother to

words elicited a

but someone vital was

was well past midnight when

Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed, and all he whispered was her

She responded him.

were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope for

to hide their

held her phone close and

informing Cecilia that he would arrive at the apartment in

Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In

of her brother’s presence at home,

in his gentle request

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

was a cold

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

was not a barrier to

a lingering kiss, he asked in

response was

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

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

Mark couldn’t contain his desire, immediately removing her coat and tenderly caressing her body with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare for them, but today was different—his

the embrace of their love, they took their time to intimately connect, savoring every

never encountered before.

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