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,

of disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all his spare time

to sleep, she snuggled her

Uncle Mark.

already doing so well in

up and they made

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

sat at the edge of the bed, looking at

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

kissed her

but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl,

straight suit pants and played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s nothing

lingered

who finally finding a girl

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

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

a job

Mark’s deep affection and protectiveness for

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

Cecilia awake, casting a warm

her eyes open, and there it was-the

she held the rabbit doll he had given her close

in the sky, she got up and found the breakfast

nature. Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by

kindness, Cecilia had the intention of cooking dinner

and, despite her best efforts, she ended up

the day, as the clock struck

for dinner, he playfully teased

her nicked finger and tears

and he

quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to an

to the meeting earlier that day, where he had turned down an opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could revolutionize aerospace technology and

desperate to take on

it was successful over four years,

recommended a junior for the

now yearned for a life with Cecilia,

snuggled up

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

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

her earnestness, a faint yet affectionate smile graced

to engage in conversations about

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

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

and admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable.

joy, Cecilia’s

be appropriate for her to be in the public eye

discreetly before inquiring

the young girl hesitated, “How

wasn’t an issue for her, she simply yearned

will you take care of me?” she

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

as a couple in the lap of luxury

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

received private calls but he declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them.

would simply say it was not appropriate

he gave her freedom in dealing with her own friends,

Cecilia skiing and to witness the mesmerizing aurora, making that period the sweetest time of

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

talking to him on the

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

help but inquire, “What’s

voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs

to find her brother,

left

out to Cecilia, pointing

ran downstairs,

revealed the photo to

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

mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks

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

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

gentle yet reproachful

to cry every day. Let us

her disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing my brother to a mere

a laugh

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

well past midnight when Cecilia

photo of Alexis to Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night

She responded him.

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

no longer needed to hide their love

phone close

call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive

slightly hoarse, a testament to his overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In a soft tone,

mindful of her brother’s presence at home,

concern evident in his gentle request for her to drive

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

a cold winter

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

not a barrier to his irrational

he asked in a hoarse

response was

a smile. “Everything is put away. I’ll pick you up at two o’clock

bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as

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 the sofa in an

their love, they took their time to intimately connect, savoring

she had never encountered before. Wrapped

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