Cecilia hesitated for a moment.

She seldom dined out with him.

Biting her lower lip, she said, “I want to have Thai food.”

Mark pinched her cheek gently and said, “Sure, we’ll have Thai food.”

Cecilia was eager to get out of the car, but Mark held her back and said, “Put on your coat.”

She refused, saying it was just a short walk to the elevator. She acted coquettishly and asked Mark to hold her coat for her. Mark fulfilled her little wish.

He watched her walk ahead. The square was adorned with small lights to create a festive atmosphere, and they lit up like tiny stars in the Milky Way at night.

However, Cecilia was even more dazzling than the Milky Way.

Mark stopped her.

“Cecilia.”

Cecilia turned around and complained softly, “Mark, why are you walking so slow?”

Mark quickened his pace, put her coat over her shoulders, and then held her in his arms, Lowering his head to give her a deep kiss. It wasn’t just a simple kiss. It was a passionate one.

She could taste the faint hint of tobacco on his lips.

Mark enticed Cecilia into returning the kiss. She felt a bit shy and gently pushed against his chest with one hand while her other hand rested on his heart.

Cecilia eventually surrendered to the kiss.

Then, Mark pulled up her coat to cover her face.

When it was over, Cecilia’s heart was racing. Mark was much taller than her, and she nestled into his neck, complaining softly, “Someone must have seen us.”

Mark chuckled. He touched her face and whispered, “Cecilia, I’ve never been so impulsive.”

This was Czanch, which housed his relatives, friends, and subordinates. Those people could potentially spot them.

But when he heard her call him in such a soft tone, he couldn’t hold back his desire to kiss her anymore.

Cecilia understood the reason behind his sudden kiss. In a soft tone, she said, “I won’t call you that way anymore. I’ll just call you in a normal way.”

Mark gazed at Cecilia with deep eyes while helping her put on her coat.

Cecilia seemed dissatisfied.

“I’ll have to take it off when we get to the restaurant.”

“Just put it on. If you’re so eager to take off your clothes, you can do that whenever you want when we get back home,” Mark replied in a deep, commanding voice.

Cecilia fell silent, her face slightly reddening at his shameless words.

Seeing her walk ahead angrily, Mark pulled her back to him, allowing her to hold onto him.

Cecilia was still a little annoyed, but she couldn’t bring herself not to hold his strong waist.

Mark restrained himself a bit when they arrived at the restaurant.

Sensitive as she ever was, Cecilia noticed that when Mark was seated, all the women in the restaurant couldn’t take their eyes off him.

Cecilia stared at the man across from her.

Mark had a flawless face, a tall, well-dressed figure, and he exuded undeniable charm.

Cecilia felt a twinge of jealousy.

Mark served some food on her plate and said in a low voice, “What?

You are so captivated by me that you can’t help but stare at me all the time. Why not eat some first?”

Cecilia nodded and began eating.

Mark gently touched her head and said, “After this, we’ll go see some jewelry. I couldn’t make the time to accompany you before. Now that we’re here, I want to buy you some refined jewelry.”

Cecilia hadn’t put on the engagement ring. She probably wanted to save it for the wedding. Mark couldn’t help but be amused. Did she think he was lack of wealth and thus saved money for him?

Although Cecilia had plenty of jewelry, women often desired their loved ones to gift them with such treasures.

Cecilia lowered her head and began peeling a shrimp without saying anything. Mark, guessing her thoughts, peeled the shrimp for her and placed it in a small bowl.

Those around them looked at Cecilia with jealousy.

Mark then filled another bowl of soup for her.

“This is good for you.

Drink up.”

Cecilia drank contentedly.

However, as she recalled something, she couldn’t help but complain,

“You must have dined out with Miss Holt quite often. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have known about these things so well.”

Mark’s eyes took on a deep, contemplative look.

After a moment, he whispered, “It’s rare for us to have dinner alone.

Don’t be mischievous, okay?”

He coaxed her gently, and it worked.

Cecilia was obedient to him, nodding and refraining from arguing.

Mark felt a warmth within him as he saw her lower her head, appearing so obedient and easy to coax. He believed they would enjoy such a wonderful life together for decades.

After dinner, they went shopping, and Cecilia clung to him the entire time.

Mark had never seen such a clingy woman, but he liked it.

He took her to a jewelry store where the manager had been eagerly awaiting them, having already prepared some exquisite, non-displayed pieces.

“Mr. Evans, these are some of our brand’s heirlooms, typically not on public display,” the manager explained, glancing at Cecilia and wondering what kind of lucky woman had captured Mark’s heart.

The manager was slightly stunned when he saw the way Cecilia showed.

With his keen eye, he could tell she hailed from a wealthy family.

Cecilia remained composed as she examined the five sets of jewelry, which included rubies, sapphires, diamonds, and emeralds.

Each set was valued at a minimum of $50 million.

chose a set

you saving money for me? I know Rena gave you a set of ruby pieces. Get a set of emerald

young to wear jade

they purchased

and arranged

and Cecilia continued

purchase some new clothes for Zoey and Edwin. Mark approached her and

like to buy a couple

blushed and replied, “I’ll pick them out for you

of selecting clothes, Mark sat on the sofa, reading paintings and drinking tea as if

their first time shopping together, yet Cecilia

Cecilia began selecting shirts and trousers for

out a belt, she unexpectedly

It was Cathy.

choosing accessories

aback. Holding a tie in her hand, Cathy turned

fixed on Cathy’s right hand, which was adorned with a black

Mark, who was sipping tea

Sadness overwhelmed her.

Mark had shared some happy times, but he never went shopping with her back then. He was,

Mark and said softly,

was surprised to see Cathy

appearance, she didn’t want to cause a scene in public. She reluctantly placed the

pick up anything for Mark anymore. He might as

Cecilia’s sulking expression, Mark found it amusing. He wanted to coax her right away. However, he had to

presence, Mark managed to

greeted Cathy with a polite smile,

Cathy had hoped for. She

this moment, the shopping assistant had already packaged the tie, so Cathy paid

to Mark and said in an earnest tone, “I’m heading to Tashkao after Christmas

to accept the tie, which

even accept

It’s not appropriate. Over there is the

Cecilia, and then back at

you really love her

confirmed without any

her right arm to look at the hand adorned with

walked away, tossing the tie into a nearby

to smoke a cigarette to ease

care about Cathy. But meeting her reminded him of something she had done before. Though he was annoyed, he couldn’t lash out his frustration here since he didn’t want to cause

in a foul mood, her eyes

her, letting out

“Are you angry?”

nodded, her

took off the belt from the rack and went to pay the

wanted to

man. My charming girl has good taste in picking up clothes for me and even manages

him

softened a bit as she stared at him. He knew she was annoyed by Cathy’s sudden appearance,

“I understand you’re angry, but don’t cry here, please. People are

him, Cecilia

all the stuff they had bought

he got to the elevator, he

ignore him. She remained that way until they got into

“Why did you allow her to stay by your side

This question got Mark.

be together. Besides, he didn’t want to make things difficult for Cathy given their past relationship. He didn’t

his way of dealing with Cathy ignited

defend himself and gently stroked Cecilia’s hair, apologizing, “It’s

choked with

time, and he had probably thought they would never be together anymore. Therefore, he didn’t care about her

they had reconciled, Cathy’s presence

accept it, her anger soaring

mind, she felt better. She turned her face away and, with teary eyes, said, “I don’t want to talk to

and watch her stay angry. He knew he

and asked her softly, “So, are

Cecilia snorted in response.

drove back to the Evans’ house without saying

brightly lit and filled with joy, all thanks

and Edwin were in the living room watching a football

initially wanted to head straight to their room. But seeing Zoey was still in the living room, she had to greet Zoey however frustrated she was. Cecilia walked up to Zoey and greeted her before taking

sharp eyes and noticed Cecilia’s red eyes and Mark’s awkwardness with bags in hands. She guessed they had argued, but

on her reading glasses

some new clothes for Edwin. Cecilia, why not take these clothes to my room? We can decide which one Edwin should wear on Christmas Day after

Cecilia to stay

have Edwin fitted for his clothes tomorrow. Cecilia isn’t feeling well. I’ll take

surprised and asked, “Is

confirmed it, and

on her period at all.

bags

you

he took Cecilia back to their bedroom. He wanted to have a good conversation with her. Regardless

day. Since Mark said Cecilia wasn’t feeling well,

kitchen to prepare the ginger tea, while Mark led Cecilia

door behind them, but Cecilia

against the door, her eyes red, and

face and asked, “Don’t you

very excited last night, quite

his body against

coat, Cecilia could still feel

body was too scorching for her, especially his growing bulge in his crotch under his pants. Her knees

at him nervously, she saw

tears in her eyes. How could

of shyness and anger, her cheeks were

were, Mark’s Adam’s apple rolled up

Mark knew exactly what she

not bother to restrain himself and instead leaned forward. The heat that came from his body warmed Cecilia even more, causing her to feel as if

caress

skin was tender. When his fingers grazed her skin, she turned hot as

“Aren’t you hot?”

off her coat and threw it

and turned her head away. She did not want him to keep

mad at

gaze was intense

slowly and started gently caressing her

when I was younger. I won’t deny that I once had feelings for her, but those were all in the past.

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