Why did the child from Mark’s suite call Cecilia “mommy”?

Peter smiled at Aline and asked, “Do you know each other? That’s a surprise!

Still, let me introduce you to Rena. She is Mr. Evans’ niece.”

Disapproval crept onto Aline’s face.

She had known that Rena had influential connections but she didn’t expect her to be part of Mark’s family.

At that moment, Mark himself came downstairs.

He touched Edwin’s head and then glanced at Rena reproachfully. “Why can’t you take care of yourself, just like Edwin? The air conditioner is set so low and you’re showing your legs. You care too much about appearance.”

Mark took off his coat and placed it over Rena’s legs, touching her head, just as he had done to Edwin.

Rena wanted to say something, but Mark had already left with Peter. In the car, he sent a message to Cecilia, “Are you jealous?”

Initially, Cecilia had no intention of responding to Mark but she couldn’t resist the urge.

“Who’s jealous?”

After a while, Mark’s message arrived.

“Rena is my niece. Are you even jealous of a junior?”

Cecilia was left speechless.

She believed he did it deliberately when he took off his coat and draped it on Rena’s lap — just to send that message later.

But there was one person who took notice of all this.

It was Aline.

Initially disdainful of Rena, witnessing Mark, a powerful man, care for her like a child pained her deeply.

How was it that Rena always seemed to effortlessly obtain everything she desired?

Though Rena struggled with a mental illness, her influential family background ensured that Waylen would never leave her.

Savoring her cup o

Rena lowered her head momentarily.

Eventually, she looked up and locked her gaze with Aline’s. “You shattered Vera’s marriage years ago. Now, despite being married yourself and experiencing a favorable outcome, you still seek to harm others and tempt Waylen. Aline, I must ask, did you do it all intentionally?”

Aline was left speechless.

In that moment, she received a message from Peter, informing her that despite family meant a lot to Mark, he was willing to collaborate with her husband after all.

A renewed sense of hope surged within Aline.

She arrogantly glanced at Rena, saying, “Let’s wait and see.”

Once Aline departed, Rena observed her retreating figure.

Softly, Cecilia inquired, “Rena, does she bother you?”

Rena shook her head, taking her time to respond. “I just find her repulsive.

In the past, she inflicted significant harm upon Vera and now she repeats her actions. A person like her can never lead a good life.”

Rena didn’t wish to elaborate further. She picked up Mark’s coat and handed it to Cecilia.

Cecilia was taken aback.

Rena smiled faintly and explained, “He intended for you to have it. His previous words were actually directed at you. He was concerned you might feel cold.”

Embarrassed, Cecilia blushed as she held the coat emanating a masculine aura. In one of the pockets, she felt something solid.

Her hand delved into the pocket and found a velvet box.

Gently, she opened it…

In a mysterious box rested a resplendent diamond ring.

A dazzling gem, approximately 12 carats in size.

Cecilia stood motionless, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

Years ago, when she was with Mark, she would often dream of him proposing with a diamond ring while they embraced. Back then, her heart brimmed with hope for their future.

Now, their child had grown up and the diamond ring remained concealed in Mark’s pocket.

Cecilia pondered the depths of misfortune that enveloped both her and Mark…

Clasping onto his mother, Edwin inquired softly, “Why are you crying, Mommy?”

Cecilia shook her head, unable to find the words to explain.

Rena gently touched Edwin’s head, embracing him as she whispered to Cecilia, “Over the years, my uncle always spoke of you with intention. I believe this diamond ring was meant for you.”

Rena chose not to plead Mark’s case.

After all, Cecilia had devoted her entire youth to him for four long years.

But how Long could a woman’s youth last?

Rena led Edwin away, leaving Cecilia with work to do, yet her emotions were turbulent. Seated in the car, she cried bitterly, transporting her back to the day when Mark abandoned her, leaving her feeling utterly helpless.

Mark’s coat was draped over Cecilia’s lap.

She knew he had done it deliberately, trying to ensnare her once again.

For his so-called career, he had almost sacrificed her entirely. How could he have the audacity to present her with a ring now?

Cecilia wept like a vulnerable young girl.

Just then, her phone began to ring-it was Mark calling. Her assistant saw the caller ID and hesitated for a moment before picking up.

Evans,” the

don’t want to answer it,” Cecilia

for a long time,

In a soft and tender tone, he said, “Cecilia, have you seen the diamond ring in my coat pocket? Keep it safe for me. I plan to use it for a proposal in

assistant felt a shiver down

courage, she informed Mark,

on the phone. If she won’t talk to me, I’ll

Cecilia overheard their conversation.

I couldn’t wait? Why did you consider me an ignorant little girl who was unworthy of being your

sorrow, Cecilia ended the

taken aback by Cecilia’s

and Mark had reached the

sat comfortably

the dazzling diamond ring. He

she

seemed that her progress was

she cry

around in the front seat and spoke tenderly. “You can comfort her later. She’s like a child. You should give her at least a candy to bring a smile to

“If you consider her a child

was already in

Rena took Edwin home.

headed home. When

busily prepared the

and inquired in a hushed tone, “Did Cecilia quarrel with

Rena paused her work.

gently bit her lip and replied, “Waylen, don’t do this. The children might come in at any

the tender flesh on her neck and retorted, “Alexis has

should still

the matter further. He gently

had been working out and her waist

sweetly and asked,

Rena blushed.

after a night of drinking

had been affectionate and perhaps his desire had been reignited after their lovemaking. Then he must have been concerned about her

heard from Roscoe that you plan to shoot a

Aline aspired to enter Duefron’s film

Rena doing this

Rena confirmed his words.

the leading lady. But Miss Holt has a

familiar

was an avid fan of Flora and Waylen

Flora

with her was

Waylen rested his chin on Rena’s shoulder and murmured, “That’s because Miss Holt is married and has a child. If she were still in contact with

the toy boy at

them down the path

of regret, though she kept her

sensed

her closer, whispering in a soft and tender tone, “Rena, we have a lifetime ahead of

Rena smiled wamly.

turned to face Waylen and kissed him

passionately in the

mind locking the door and taking Rena to the counter until she reached ecstasy but he could sense that she

as a

but wonder if Rena found their intimate Life too monotonous and

to find the same passion

felt a pang of sadness, realizing that Rena only seemed aroused and able

Like a

in their marriage, he couldn’t let her go, and he knew she probably wouldn’t ask for a divorce either, considering

to fear losing

even greater care, fearing any discomfort she might

and he dedicated himself to looking after the children after

manage the Exceed Group, making sure to leave ample time for Rena

an outsider’s perspective, their marriage seemed

seeking therapy gradually faded from public memory. Among the upper class, Waylen and Rena were seen as

genuine intimacy came to

witness her resort to this

home, tending to endless business matters after putting the children to

study until after

Rena would have already drifted

grapple with the complexities of their marital obligations. It seemed that both sides were content, as if they had finally struck a harmonious

Two weeks later…

of Aline’s husband

cases four years ago, and Aline’s husband, the coal magnate, was arrested immediately. It was expected that he’d get

Aline had no

went to see Mark in his office, but Peter stopped

Hanson, Mr. Evans was planning to cooperate with your husband, but he didn’t expect that your husband was involved in something illegal, so he had to give up on

she could tell that something was off about this

powerful as Mark, so she couldn’t do anything to offend him. Her

was after, Peter smiled

Hanson, think about it. Who have you offended

Aline was stunned.

long time, she whispered,

age, so he has devoted all his affection to Miss Gordon.

Peter walked away, leaving

tea table, Aline

coffee tightly, trying her best to calm herself down, but she still kept trembling… She refused to believe that she was still defeated by Rena, even after struggling for

a finger, yet she still made her

No, no!

if it meant humbly begging Rena, she had to get Fred out of prison and back

it was raining. The

was drizzling

pavilion in the

these flowers with her own hands, so it felt nice to see the fruits of

said in a low voice, “Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Hanson is here and wants

from what she

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