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,

and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all

her face against his neck, feeling

Uncle Mark.

was already doing so well

Mark woke her up and they made love twice, leaving her feeling sleepy and

breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to just heat the meals

he sat at the edge of the bed, looking at

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

and replied

her softly before

Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl,

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

smile lingered on

who finally finding a girl he like. How could Peter

Peter was a bit envious of Mark’s happiness,

Czanch. It was a precious gift, as many people couldn’t afford

Mark also arranged a job for the

demonstrated Mark’s deep affection and

depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He

rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm glow upon

there it was-the house that Mark

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

sun ascended higher in the sky, she got up

caring nature. Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that came from his elevated position

his kindness, Cecilia had the intention of cooking dinner

best efforts, she ended up burning the food in the frying pan. Defeated, she decided to opt for

the clock struck four, Mark

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

then showed him her nicked finger and tears welled up

he scolded her gently and he

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

turned down an opportunity related to the development

desperate to take on the

four years, his future would be bright

offer, he recommended a junior for the position, unswayed by the allure of wealth

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

snuggled up close to

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

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

yet affectionate smile graced Mark’s

his eyes, he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations about their shared dreams and aspirations, especially when it came to building a beautiful

but feel a pang of 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

extended a few fingers,

and admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable.

with joy, Cecilia’s

Considering their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be

discreetly before inquiring about

hesitated, “How about I decline

wasn’t an issue for her, she simply

take care of me?” she

her, “Yes, I will always take care of

a couple in

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

engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom

which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate for a

freedom in dealing with her own friends, trusting her

to witness the

approached, Mark’s schedule became busier and

talking to him on the

reached

Mark couldn’t help but inquire, “What’s

replied, “I’ll go downstairs

to find her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by their weeping mother

left Cecilia

Cecilia, pointing

downstairs,

revealed the photo

hair and

covered her mouth in

the fact that her granddaughter

she resembled your brother, she’d be

a gentle yet

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

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

a laugh from

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

past midnight when

while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed, and

She responded him.

other were understood and Alexis’

to

her phone close and drifted

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

early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In a soft tone, she insisted, “I’ll drive there myself. Don’t come to pick me

she was mindful of her brother’s presence at home, knowing he

his concern evident in his gentle request for her to

apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia

a cold winter

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

was not a barrier to his irrational yearnings

asked in

response was a

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

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

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

love, they took their time to

profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped

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