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.”

together, he

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

she snuggled her face

Uncle Mark.

fact, he was already doing so well in being a

made love twice, leaving her feeling sleepy and

took a shower, prepared breakfast

edge of the bed, looking at

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

nodded and replied sleepily,

kissed her softly

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

played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood, and I just

smile lingered

happy for Mark who finally finding a girl he like.

of Mark’s happiness,

generously gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a precious

Mark also arranged a job for the

demonstrated Mark’s deep affection and

knew that keeping Cecilia safe depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He valued her safety above all

noon rays caressed Cecilia awake,

her eyes open, and there it was-the house

given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around

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

were also 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

Cecilia had the intention of cooking dinner

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

the clock struck four,

for dinner, he playfully teased her about

her nicked finger and tears

he scolded her gently and he carefully

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

down an opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could revolutionize aerospace technology and advance the country’s

people were desperate to take

four years, his future would be bright

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

for his priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a

up

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

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

a faint yet affectionate smile graced Mark’s

danced in the depths of his eyes, he welcomed the opportunity to engage in

of a job. Seeking solace, she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with the buttons

few fingers, proudly stating,

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

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

he felt it wouldn’t be

praised her discreetly before inquiring

hesitated, “How about

her, she simply yearned for Mark’s

you take care

her, “Yes, I will always take care of

in the lap of luxury within

every week and their time together was filled with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs.

necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom attended such events, especially with Cecilia,

Mark would simply say it

freedom in dealing with her own friends, trusting

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

became busier and they hadn’t seen each other

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

reached

couldn’t help

her mother’s voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll

brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by their

left Cecilia

pointing at a

ran downstairs, her heart

revealed the

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

her mouth

with joy, Juliette continued to cry, touched by the fact that her

pride, asserting, “She’s better off looking like her mother. If she resembled your

gentle yet

every day. Let us look forward to

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

words elicited a laugh from

was recovering, but someone vital was

well past midnight when Cecilia finally returned to

Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The

She responded him.

that moment, words were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them

they no longer needed to

held her phone close and drifted

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

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

of her brother’s presence at home, knowing he had a keen

evident in his gentle

each other. Peter greeted Cecilia

a cold winter

him against the car. Mark held her close, his head lowering to kiss

not a barrier to his

in a hoarse

response was a

is put away. I’ll pick you up at

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

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

Cecilia, it was an unparalleled experience, a profound and passionate intimacy she had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her eyes sparkled with infatuation for

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