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.”

their only night together,

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

her face against his neck, feeling

Uncle Mark.

doing so well

made love twice, leaving

took a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch

edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia, who

have dinner with you tonight before heading back to Czanch. You

Cecilia nodded and replied

her softly before

Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry

off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her. There’s nothing to be

lingered

who finally finding a girl he like. How could

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

of contemplation, Mark generously gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a precious gift, as many people

also arranged a job for

gestures demonstrated Mark’s deep affection and protectiveness for

those around him staying discreet and trustworthy.

sun’s noon rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm

it was-the house that Mark

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

sun ascended higher in the sky, she got

meticulously washed and cut into bite-size, a testament to his caring nature. Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that came from his elevated position

kindness, Cecilia had

skills proved to be less than perfect and, despite her best efforts, she ended up burning the

clock struck four,

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

showed him her nicked finger and tears

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

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

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

to take

was successful over four years, his

junior for the position, unswayed by

yearned for a life with Cecilia, a life of family

snuggled up close to

he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace us with

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

a faint yet affectionate smile graced

engage in conversations about

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

few fingers, proudly stating, “It’s

lowered his head, pinching her cheek affectionately, and admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is

joy, Cecilia’s heart

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

praised her discreetly before inquiring about the

girl hesitated, “How

an issue for her, she simply yearned

take care of me?” she asked

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

lived as a couple in

He cooked for her and she lovingly

calls but he declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom attended such

simply say it

her freedom in dealing

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

schedule became busier

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

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

help but

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

her brother, Waylen,

left

called out to Cecilia, pointing at

downstairs, her heart

revealed the photo to

hair and flawless skin made her utterly adorable

her mouth

touched by the fact that

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

yet reproachful glance at her

to console her. “Look, our granddaughter is perfectly fine. You don’t need to cry every day. Let us look

her disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing my brother

elicited a

Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent

past midnight when Cecilia

sent the photo of Alexis to Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed, and all he whispered was her

She responded him.

for each other were understood and

longer needed to hide their

phone close

call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive at the apartment in an

overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried

was mindful of her brother’s presence at home,

agreed, his concern evident in his gentle request for her to drive

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

a cold winter

emotion, Cecilia rushed into his arms, playfully pushing him against the

not a barrier to his irrational yearnings in this

lingering kiss, he asked in

response was a resounding

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

a touch of bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s

with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex

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

experience, a profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped

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