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,

Mark showed her how much she meant to

her face

Uncle Mark.

was already doing so well in being

woke her up and they made love twice, leaving

prepared breakfast

of the bed, looking at Cecilia,

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

and

kissed her softly

settled into the car, Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl, and you’re so

and played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a

smile lingered

finally finding a girl he like. How could

of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he could find someone special

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

a job for the

Mark’s deep

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

caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm glow

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

the rabbit doll he had given her close to

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

feel spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that

to reciprocate his kindness, Cecilia had

ended up burning the food in the frying pan. Defeated, she

day, as the clock

set for dinner, he playfully teased her about ordering take-out instead cooking

nicked finger and tears welled

softened as he scolded her gently and he carefully

he settled onto the sofa, exuding an air of elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself

opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a

desperate to

four years, his future would be bright

junior for the position, unswayed by

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

up close to

smoke from Mark’s extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you

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

faint yet affectionate

he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations about their

against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with the buttons of his shirt.

grace, Cecilia extended a few fingers, proudly

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

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

it wouldn’t be

her discreetly before inquiring

the young girl hesitated, “How about I decline the

an issue for her, she

take care

forehead, assuring her, “Yes, I will

couple in the lap of luxury within

and their time together was filled with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly

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

about these gatherings, to which Mark would simply

dealing with her own friends, trusting her

Cecilia skiing and to witness the

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

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

faint sound reached Mark’s

Mark couldn’t help but inquire,

voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs to

ending the call, Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother,

left

Cecilia, pointing at

downstairs,

the

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

her mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks just

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

like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship. No man would dare marry her when she grows

cast a gentle yet reproachful

our granddaughter is perfectly fine. You don’t need to cry every day. Let us

express her disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing my

elicited a

recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought

past midnight when Cecilia finally returned

received a call from him. The night

She responded him.

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

they no longer needed to hide

her phone close

early morning brought a call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive at the

hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and

presence at

his

the apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter

was a cold

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

was not a barrier to his

he asked in a

response was a resounding

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

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

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

love, they took their time to intimately connect, savoring

profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered

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