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.”

together, he cherished

Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating

snuggled her face against

Uncle Mark.

so

woke her up and they made love twice, leaving her feeling

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

edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia,

you tonight before heading back to Czanch. You can spend the day

and replied

kissed her softly

the car, Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark,

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

lingered

girl

envious of Mark’s happiness,

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

Mark also arranged a

demonstrated Mark’s deep affection

on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He

awake, casting a warm glow upon her

open, and there it was-the

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

got up and found the breakfast Mark had prepared

washed and cut into bite-size, 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,

had

her culinary skills proved to be less than perfect and, despite her best efforts, she ended up burning the food in the frying pan. Defeated, she decided to opt for

the clock struck four,

playfully teased her about ordering take-out instead cooking something

finger and tears welled up in

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

smoked. The way

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

desperate to take

four years, his

the tempting offer, he recommended a junior for the position, unswayed by the allure of

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

up close

dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze

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

her earnestness, a faint yet affectionate

he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations about their shared dreams and aspirations, especially when it came to building a beautiful

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 approached me to

grace, Cecilia extended a few

his head, pinching her cheek affectionately, and admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable. Not everyone gets such an opportunity,

with joy,

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

he praised her discreetly before inquiring about the

“How about I decline the

money wasn’t an issue for her, she simply yearned for Mark’s kind

you take care of

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

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

was filled with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs. At night, she found comfort in wearing his shirt and snuggling

social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom attended such events, especially with

about these gatherings, to which Mark would simply say it

dealing with her own friends,

took Cecilia skiing and to witness the

Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen each other for several

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

the background, a faint sound reached

Mark couldn’t help but inquire, “What’s

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

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

scene left

tears, called out to Cecilia, pointing at

ran downstairs,

revealed the

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

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

with joy, Juliette continued to cry, touched by the fact that her granddaughter was

“She’s better off looking like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for

gentle yet

to cry every day. Let us look

couldn’t help but express her disapproval, “Dad, are you

words elicited a laugh

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

when Cecilia finally returned

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

She responded him.

words were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood

they no longer needed to hide

her phone close and

call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive at the

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

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

in his gentle request for her to drive

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

was a cold winter

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

to his irrational yearnings in

kiss, he asked in

response was

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

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

house, Mark couldn’t contain his desire, immediately removing her coat and tenderly caressing her body with one hand while stealing more kisses.

love, they took their time

intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her

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