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,

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

she snuggled her face against his

Uncle Mark.

doing so well in being a loving

made love

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

at the edge of the bed, looking

“I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading back to Czanch. You can spend

and replied

kissed her

settled into the car, Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry

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

lingered

genuinely felt happy for Mark who finally finding a girl

envious of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he could find

It was a

also arranged a job for the

deep affection

on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy.

caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm glow upon

open, and there it was-the house that Mark had bestowed

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

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

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

his kindness, Cecilia had the intention of cooking dinner

best efforts, she ended up burning the food in

the clock struck four,

he playfully teased her about ordering

her nicked finger and tears welled up in her

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

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 intellect and

the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a

people were desperate to take

years, his future would

offer, he recommended a junior for the

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

snuggled up close

last wisp of smoke from Mark’s extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace us with your cooking

she bent down, seeking refuge in his loving arms, and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire

a faint yet affectionate

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

shame over her lack of a job. Seeking solace, she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with the

a few fingers, proudly stating,

praised, “My Cecilia is

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public eye as a commercial

her discreetly

the young girl hesitated, “How

for her,

care

her, “Yes, I will always take care

couple in the lap of luxury within their beautiful

and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and

If any were necessary, his

would simply say it was

he gave her freedom in dealing with her own friends,

their free time, Mark took Cecilia skiing and to witness the

schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen

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

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

Mark couldn’t help but

voice, Cecilia replied,

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

scene left Cecilia

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

downstairs,

revealed the

whose brown hair and flawless skin made

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

to cry, touched by the fact that

mother. If she resembled your brother,

gentle yet reproachful glance at

attempting 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, with his capabilities,

are you comparing my

words elicited a laugh from

amid the laughter, a tinge of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought of Rena weighed on

well past midnight when Cecilia finally returned

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

She responded him.

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

longer needed to hide their

close and drifted

from Mark, informing Cecilia

testament to his overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In

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

his gentle request for her

encountering each other. Peter greeted

was a cold winter

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

barrier to his irrational

in a

response was

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

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

while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare

the embrace of their love, they took their time to

it was 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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