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.”

being their only night together, he

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

her

Uncle Mark.

fact, he was already doing so well in

up and they made love twice, leaving her

breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to

the edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia, who

voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading back to Czanch. You can spend the day here and wait for

nodded and replied

her

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

adjusted his straight suit pants and played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s

smile lingered on

finding a girl he like. How could Peter not share in

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

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

Mark also arranged a job for

deep

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

rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm

open, and there it

her heart with joy, she held the rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around in bed,

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

spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that came

kindness, Cecilia had the intention of cooking dinner for

best efforts, she ended up burning

in the day, as the clock

table set for dinner, he playfully teased her

finger and tears welled up in her

he carefully bandaged

The way he carried himself

development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could

were desperate to take

successful over four years, his future would be bright

he recommended a junior for the

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

snuggled up close

Mark’s extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace us with your cooking next

loving arms, and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire to learn the culinary arts for

faint yet affectionate smile graced

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

shame 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 his shirt. In a soft, almost timid whisper, she revealed a recent development,

a few

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

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

his reservations. Considering their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the

her discreetly before inquiring about the

girl hesitated, “How about I decline

an issue for her, she simply yearned for Mark’s kind

take care of me?” she

her, “Yes, I will always take

as a couple in the lap of luxury

her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs. At night, she

like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter

would simply say it was not appropriate

dealing with her own friends,

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

schedule became busier and they hadn’t

bed, talking to him on the phone, playfully coquetting

reached Mark’s

help but inquire, “What’s

voice, Cecilia replied,

the call, Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall,

scene left Cecilia

to Cecilia, pointing

downstairs, her heart

revealed the

of six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and

the image, Cecilia covered her mouth

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

teary-eyed, maintained his pride, asserting, “She’s better off looking like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship. No man would dare marry her

a gentle yet reproachful

every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism. I’m sure

help but express her disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing

elicited a

someone

was well past midnight when Cecilia

while, she received a call

She responded him.

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

needed to hide their love

held her phone close and drifted off

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

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, she insisted, “I’ll

she was mindful of her brother’s presence at

his gentle

serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying bags

a cold

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

not a barrier to

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

response was a

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

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

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

the embrace of their love, they took their time to intimately connect, savoring every

she had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her eyes sparkled with infatuation for

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