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.”

only night together, he cherished every

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

she snuggled her face against his neck, feeling safe and

Uncle Mark.

was already doing so

made love twice, leaving her feeling

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

at the edge of the bed, looking

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

Cecilia nodded and replied sleepily,

kissed her softly before

couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry

it off casually. “She was in a bit of

lingered

Mark who finally finding a girl he like.

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

It was a precious gift, as many people couldn’t afford properties in that

also arranged a job for

Mark’s deep affection

around him staying discreet and

noon rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting

her eyes open, and there it was-the house that Mark

rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around in bed,

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

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, gestures any

his kindness, Cecilia had the intention

efforts, she ended up burning the food in the frying

the clock struck four, Mark returned from a

dinner, he playfully teased her

her nicked finger and tears

he carefully bandaged her wound before joining her

onto the sofa, exuding an air of elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to an exquisite painting, an embodiment of both

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

were desperate to

was successful over four years,

he recommended a junior for the position,

his priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a life with

up close

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

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

yet affectionate smile graced

melancholy danced in the depths of his eyes, he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations about their shared dreams and aspirations, especially when

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

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

admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable. Not everyone gets

with joy, Cecilia’s

their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate

her discreetly before inquiring about the

young girl hesitated, “How about I

issue for her, she simply

care

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

they lived as a couple in

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, she found comfort

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

simply say

freedom in dealing with

free time, Mark took Cecilia skiing and to witness the

schedule became busier and

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

sound reached Mark’s

help but

voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs

to find her brother, Waylen, standing

scene left

Cecilia, pointing at a

downstairs, her heart

the

a picture of six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and flawless skin made her utterly adorable like

mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks

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

If she resembled your brother, she’d

cast a gentle yet reproachful glance at her

day. Let us look forward

express her disapproval, “Dad, are

a

was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought of Rena weighed on Korbyn’s

midnight when Cecilia finally returned to

received a call from him. The night was hushed, and

She responded him.

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

needed to hide

held her phone close and drifted

a call from Mark, informing Cecilia that

his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In a soft tone, she insisted, “I’ll drive there myself.

mindful of her brother’s presence at

his gentle request for

each other. Peter

was a cold

him against the

a barrier to

in a hoarse voice, “Do

response was a resounding

put away. I’ll pick you

bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as they

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 eagerness led him to carry her to

they took their time to intimately connect, savoring

an unparalleled experience, a profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped in

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