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.”

only night together, he cherished every moment

disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her

sleep, she snuggled her

Uncle Mark.

so well in

woke her up and they made love twice,

a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch for her,

of the bed, looking at Cecilia, who was still

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

nodded and

her softly before

Mark, “Cooking and

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

lingered

finally finding a girl he

envious of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he could find

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

Mark also arranged a job for

Mark’s deep affection and protectiveness for

around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He valued her safety above all

Cecilia awake, casting

there it was-the house

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

got up and found the breakfast Mark

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

reciprocate his kindness, Cecilia had

ended up burning the food in the

the day, as the clock struck

table set for dinner, he playfully teased

finger and tears

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

elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to an exquisite painting, an embodiment of both intellect

to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could

people were desperate to take on

four years, his future would be

junior for the position, unswayed by the allure

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

up

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

down, seeking refuge in his loving arms, and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire to learn the culinary

a faint yet

in conversations about their shared dreams and aspirations, especially when it came to building a

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

grace, Cecilia extended a few fingers, proudly stating, “It’s paid

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

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public eye as

her discreetly before inquiring about

young girl hesitated, “How about I

an issue for her,

will you take care of me?” she

assuring her, “Yes, I will always take care

they lived as a couple in the lap of luxury within their beautiful

of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back

his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom

these gatherings, to which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate

he gave her freedom in dealing with her

the mesmerizing aurora, making that period the sweetest

Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen each other

to him on the phone,

a faint sound reached Mark’s ears—the sound of Juliette

Mark couldn’t help

Cecilia replied,

Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen, standing

left

pointing

ran downstairs, her

the photo to

a picture of six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and flawless

image, Cecilia covered her mouth

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

off looking like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship.

cast a gentle yet

You don’t need to cry every day. Let us look forward

“Dad, are

words elicited a laugh

the laughter, a tinge of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital

midnight when Cecilia

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

She responded him.

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

no longer needed to hide

held her phone close

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

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

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

evident in his gentle request for her

reached the apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter

was a cold

into his arms, playfully pushing him against the car. Mark held her

a barrier to

asked in a

response was a

smile. “Everything is put

touch of bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand

caressing her body with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare for them,

the embrace of their love, they took their time to intimately

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

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