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.

Mr. Evans,” the

want to answer it,” Cecilia

assistant, who had worked for Cecilia for a

it was the assistant who answered. In a soft and tender tone, he said, “Cecilia, have you seen the diamond ring in my coat pocket? Keep it safe for me.

felt a shiver down her

her courage, she informed

silence before Mark responded, “Put her on the phone. If she won’t talk to me, I’ll find

Cecilia overheard their conversation.

as she confronted Mark. “What’s the point of all this? Why did you assume I couldn’t wait? Why did you consider me an ignorant little girl who was unworthy of

Cecilia ended the call

assistant was taken aback

believe that Cecilia and Mark had reached the stage of

comfortably in the back seat, his fingers

draped his coat over Cecilia, revealing the dazzling diamond ring. He was undoubtedly

years, she had finally made some

her progress was

she

Peter turned 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

a

“Little girl” was already in her

Rena took Edwin home.

work early, picked up Alexis and headed home. When Waylen

the kitchen, Rena busily prepared

Rena from behind, and inquired in a hushed tone, “Did Cecilia

Rena paused her work.

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

neck and retorted, “Alexis has seen us like this

should still be

matter further. He gently caressed her

had been working out and her waist was beautifully

compliment her sweetly and asked, “Did

Rena blushed.

that discussing intimate matters after a night of drinking was

night, Waylen had been affectionate and perhaps his desire had been reignited after their lovemaking. Then he must have been concerned about her emotions, so he

from Roscoe that you plan

aspired to enter Duefron’s

Rena doing this

Rena confirmed his words.

movie. I hope Miss Holt will be the leading lady. But Miss

familiar

fan of Flora and Waylen had once heard her sing

Flora

affair with her was not entirely

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 Mark while

husband was the toy boy at

destiny had led them down the path

tinge of regret, though she kept her thoughts

sensed her emotions

closer, whispering in a soft and tender tone, “Rena, we have a lifetime ahead of us. I’ll

Rena smiled wamly.

turned to face Waylen and kissed

met passionately in

to the counter until she reached ecstasy but he could sense

seen as a

Life too monotonous and lackluster, especially

to find the same passion in

a pang of sadness, realizing that Rena only seemed aroused and able to derive sexual pleasure

almost Like a mental

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

to fear

greater care, fearing

became rare and he dedicated himself to looking after the children

of the shares in his law firm and assembled a professional team to manage the Exceed Group, making sure to leave ample time

outsider’s perspective, their marriage

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

Waylen truly knew that their moments of genuine intimacy came to

found it disheartening to witness her resort to

began working overtime at home, tending to endless business matters

study until after midnight before finally retiring to the

would

have to face each other or grapple with the complexities of their marital obligations. It seemed that both sides

Two weeks later…

mine of Aline’s husband

the coal mining company was involved in five homicide cases four years ago, and Aline’s husband, the coal magnate, was arrested immediately.

Aline had no one to fall back

see Mark in his office, but Peter stopped

cooperate with your husband, but he didn’t expect that your husband was involved in something illegal, so he had

but even so, she could tell that something was

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

she was after,

think about it. Who have you offended

Aline was stunned.

time,

his affection to Miss Gordon. Mrs. Hanson, you really need to find out who you’re offending before you offend them. Now, Look at what has happened to you and your

walked away, leaving her alone

tea table,

clutched a cup of 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,

a finger, yet she still made her

No, no!

such a long time. Even if it meant humbly begging Rena, she had

was raining. The cool autumn

drizzling outside the

pavilion

had planted these flowers with her own hands, so it felt nice

servant came over and said in a low voice, “Mrs. Fowler, Mrs.

what she was

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