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, he cherished

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

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

Uncle Mark.

already doing so well in being a loving

woke her up and they made love

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

edge of the bed, looking at

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

Cecilia nodded and

kissed her softly

help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl, and you’re

was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s nothing

lingered

a girl he like. How could

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

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

Mark also arranged a job for the

Mark’s deep affection and protectiveness

around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He valued

caressed Cecilia awake, casting

open, and there it was-the house

given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around

sky, she got up and found

his caring nature. Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by

his kindness, Cecilia had the

despite her best efforts, she ended up

the day, as the clock struck four, Mark returned

playfully teased her about ordering take-out

then showed him her nicked finger and tears welled up

gently and he

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

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

people were desperate to take

it was successful over four years, his

the position, unswayed by the allure of wealth and

for his priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a

snuggled up close to

the last wisp of smoke from Mark’s extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative

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

faint yet affectionate smile graced

to engage in conversations about their shared dreams

her lack 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 become their cover

few fingers,

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

joy, Cecilia’s heart

it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public eye as a

praised her discreetly before

“How

wasn’t an issue for her, she

will you take care of

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

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

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 in wearing his shirt and snuggling into his

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

would simply say it was not appropriate

her freedom in dealing with her own friends,

free time, Mark took Cecilia skiing and to witness the mesmerizing aurora,

the year end approached, Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t

Cecilia laid on her bed, talking to him on the

sound reached

help but inquire, “What’s

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

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

left Cecilia

pointing at a photo. “Come and

ran downstairs,

revealed the photo

and flawless skin

Cecilia covered her mouth in

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

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

yet reproachful glance

cry every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism.

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

elicited a laugh

of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the

when Cecilia finally

a

She responded him.

that moment, words were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope for a future

to hide their love in

her phone close and

informing Cecilia that

was both elated and worried for him. In a soft tone, she insisted, “I’ll drive there myself. Don’t come

was mindful of her brother’s presence at home,

evident in his

entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter

was a cold

him against the car. Mark held her close, his head

barrier to his irrational yearnings

lingering kiss, he asked in a hoarse voice, “Do you miss

was a resounding

smile. “Everything is put away. I’ll pick you up at

bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as they

entering the house, 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

the embrace of their love, they took their time to

unparalleled experience, a profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her eyes sparkled

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