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 cherished every

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

sleep, she snuggled her face against his

Uncle Mark.

he was already doing so

her up and they made love

shower, prepared breakfast

he sat at the edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia,

voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before

Cecilia nodded and replied sleepily,

her softly before

settled into the car, Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry

was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed her.

lingered on his

finding a girl he like. How

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

in Czanch. It was a

a job for

gestures demonstrated Mark’s deep affection

him staying

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

blinked her eyes open, and there it was-the house

that filled her heart with joy, she held the rabbit doll he had given her close to her

the sky, she got up and found the breakfast Mark

fruits 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

kindness, Cecilia had the intention of

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

the day, as the clock struck four,

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

showed him her nicked finger and

gently and he carefully

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

development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could

people were desperate to take

four years, his

the position, unswayed by the allure

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

up close

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

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

yet affectionate

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

a job. Seeking solace, she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her

extended a few fingers,

and admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable. Not everyone gets such

joy,

their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be

discreetly before

the young girl hesitated, “How about

an issue for her, she simply yearned

take care of me?” she

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

couple in the lap of luxury within their

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

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

inquired about these gatherings, to which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate for a

her freedom in dealing

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

Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t

distance, Cecilia laid on her bed, talking to him on

reached Mark’s

couldn’t help

her mother’s voice, Cecilia replied,

her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted

scene left Cecilia

called out to Cecilia, pointing at a photo. “Come and

downstairs,

revealed the photo

brown hair and flawless skin made her

Cecilia covered her mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks just like

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

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 when she grows

yet reproachful glance at her

softened, attempting to console her. “Look, our granddaughter is perfectly fine. You don’t need to cry every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism. I’m sure Waylen, with

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

a laugh

recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought

was well past midnight when Cecilia finally returned to her

to Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed, and all

She responded him.

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

they no longer needed to hide their love in

phone close and drifted

call from Mark, informing Cecilia that he would arrive at

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

of her brother’s presence at home, knowing he

concern evident in his gentle request

encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly,

a

pushing him against the car. Mark held her close, his

barrier to his

asked in a hoarse

response was

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

bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as they ascended

kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare for them, but today was different—his eagerness led him to

they took their time to intimately connect,

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

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