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

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

she drifted off to sleep, she snuggled her face

Uncle Mark.

he was already doing so

up and they made love twice, leaving

a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to just heat the meals

sat at the edge of the

whispered in a low, tender voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading

nodded and replied

kissed her

tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a

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

smile lingered

felt happy for Mark who finally finding a girl he like. How could

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

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

arranged a job for the

demonstrated Mark’s deep affection and protectiveness

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

noon rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm glow upon

she blinked her eyes open, and there it was-the house

gift that filled her heart with joy, she held the rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around in bed, overwhelmed with

the sky, she got up and found the breakfast Mark

his caring nature. Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by him, grateful for the

kindness, Cecilia had the intention of cooking dinner for

culinary skills proved to be less than perfect and, despite her best efforts, she ended

in the day, as the clock struck

the table set for dinner, he playfully teased her

her nicked finger

gently and he carefully bandaged her

air of elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to an exquisite painting, an embodiment of both intellect and

the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a

to

was successful over four years, his future would be bright

offer, he recommended a junior for the

yearned for a life with Cecilia, a life of

up

extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her.

and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire to learn the culinary arts for his

a faint yet affectionate smile graced

opportunity to engage in conversations

her delicate fingers gently toying

few fingers, proudly stating,

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

with joy,

he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in

he praised her discreetly before inquiring about

the young girl hesitated, “How about I

for her, she simply yearned for Mark’s

take care of

her, “Yes,

in the lap of luxury within

was filled with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs.

were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom attended such events, especially with Cecilia, as he

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

he gave her freedom in dealing with her own friends, trusting

to witness the mesmerizing aurora,

the year end approached, Mark’s schedule became busier and they

on her bed, talking to him on the phone, playfully coquetting like a little

background, a faint sound reached Mark’s ears—the sound of

couldn’t help but

voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go

her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by their weeping mother and

scene left Cecilia

out to Cecilia, pointing at a photo. “Come

downstairs, her heart

revealed the photo to

six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and

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

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

pride, asserting, “She’s better off looking like her mother. If she resembled

yet reproachful

to cry every day. Let us

help but express her disapproval, “Dad, are you

words elicited a

the laughter, a tinge of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital

midnight when Cecilia finally returned to

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

She responded him.

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

needed to hide

phone close and drifted off to

informing Cecilia

and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both

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

his concern evident in his gentle request

encountering each other. Peter greeted

was a cold winter

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

to

lingering kiss, he asked in a hoarse

response was

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

of bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as they ascended the stairs

tenderly caressing her body with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare for them, but today

love, they took their time to

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

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