Mark headed down to prepare the dinner.

Cecilia quickly tidied the room and then delved into reading the script.

This particular drama, suggested by Rena for its match to Cecilia’s act, cast her as a sophisticated lady, a role Cecilia was eager to embody.

Cecilia found the role appealing. The script held her in its enchanting grip.

When Mark ascended the stairs to invite her for dinner, she glanced up and experienced a twinge in her neck.

Mark grabbed the script and flipped through a few pages. He couldn’t contain his laughter.

Cecilia felt a touch of frustration due to embarrassment. The script seemed somewhat childish, but as a newcomer, she couldn’t jump into a serious drama at once.

She reached for the script, inadvertently brushing against him. But by accident, she bumped into him.

Their bodies tumbled onto the couch, entwining as they overlapped, creating a romantic scene.

Despite their many intimate encounters, the unexpected excitement still left them breathless, especially Mark, who cherished holding Cecilia close.

Cecilia felt a bit uncomfortable and tucked her hair behind her ear.

“Stand up from me.”

Mark chose not to rise but instead cradled her close, planting a soft kiss on her lips.

“Are you still upset with me?”

Her nod was unguarded and sincere. Edwin got this very expression from her.

Mark felt a surge of warmth, a blend of desire and affection.

His cheek pressed against hers, their warm skin melding together. He whispered gently, “Can I offer myself as amends to you? Is that acceptable? Don’t be upset. You’re such a lovely girl. Frowning might cause wrinkles.”

Cecilia found herself pinned beneath him. She was unable to move away.

Her eyes, rimmed with red, conveyed frustration.

“If not for Waylen, I would never have returned to your side.”

Waylen had once advised her, “You won’t know if the path ahead is right or wrong until you reach its end. If the path ahead seems rough, turn back. I’ll always be here waiting for you.”

Cecilia cherished the assurance of having a family that supported her unconditionally.

She gave Mark an angry thump.

It could be seen as an outlet, providing some little relief in their relationship.

Mark responded with another kiss, tenderly tracing the contours of her grown figure.

They had to have dinner, so Mark refrained from being overly hasty.

The days that followed were filled with tranquility.

The influence of the Evans and Fowler families was far-reaching and formidable.

Waylen stood as the top lawyer in law and politics, effortlessly prevailing in any legal battle.

The case proceeded without a hitch.

After the initial trial, the court ruled in favor of granting custody of Laura to Paul’s parents.

Paul’s parents’ joy was uncontainable.

They travel north with Laura, arriving in Duefron to express their gratitude to Mark.

They decided not to give Mark advance notice of their visit. Upon reaching Mark’s villa gate, they informed the doorman that they had come to see Mark.

Meanwhile, Mark was engaged with Edwin.

A servant approached Mark with a look of ambivalence, reporting, “Mr. Evans, you have visitors at the gate. Additionally, they were accompanied by an adorable young girl.”

Mark guessed the identity of the guests, and he found himself in a difficult situation.

His gaze shifted to Cecilia.

Cecilia’s eyes were a bit teary, but she remained composed.

“They have arrived. Go ahead and greet them.”

Mark’s hand rested on her shoulder, offering a comforting caress.

Cecilia, preferring to avoid the visitors, went upstairs.

Mark watched her depart before instructing the servant, “Please, let them in.”

Edwin raised his head proudly and inquired innocently, “Is that Laura?”

Mark was taken aback.

At that moment, Paul’s parents arrived, Laura in tow, bearing an array of unique goods from Czanch. Among these, Paul’s mother had selected some items specifically for children.

Paul’s mother gazed at Edwin with warmth in her eyes.

“You must be Edwin, right? Peter mentioned how adorable you are.”

Edwin’s innocence was unmistakable.

Yet, out of the younger generation, Edwin was known for being the most mischievous one as he grew up.

The compliment to Edwin lifted Mark’s spirits.

While Mark was fond of Laura, he refrained from embracing her, considering Cecilia’s feelings.

Laura appeared somewhat let down.

saying, “My dad’s occupied now, so

was even more

along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears, leaving her too scared to speak

returned to the living

had many things they wanted to

Laura live in

denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously

even getting the chance to enjoy a proper

guests off, out of

to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting upright and looking

felt a swell

went upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints

On the second floor.

the French

her, Mark murmured,

shifted her gaze

gentle, and the

by her softness, Mark reached out to caress her

whispered, “They’ve come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that be a bit

smile graced Mark’s

on leaving. This isn’t her usual self.

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken too

inquired, “Are

after Laura from now on.

nod. But she

could read her thoughts Like an open book.

this freely

two buttons of his

and asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her against the

book. I believe it would be beneficial for him to spend some time with Waylen. After all, he is skilled at teaching and

with a strong desire for

her head slightly and offered a

Even though they lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been intimate

instant, Mark found himself unable to

the heat of the moment, he lowered the curtain,

had a slender

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently

kept on until 8:00

to come and call them

inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant took the hint

room was

over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips, questioning, “Are you

tinged Cecilia’s

herself and nodded with a

once more. His wound

some ointment

and planted a kiss on

of energy and a desire for another round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have you been holding back for a

and she responded

dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled

fetched some

attended to

with a shower, and she was now multitasking, reading

her, took a bite, and asked, “So, you’re serious about

didn’t even lift

Looking for something to

head and remarked, “It’s nice

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured,

all, the things within the entertainment industry were

lack of concern caught

Mark grinned.

could be drawn into two main aspects. One involves money, and the other pertains

felt no need to do something for money. She was born into a

that regard. There was no need for her to seek others.

exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else, he

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the same

Mark used to be quite

for

had reverted to

strong fondness for

and expressed, “I’ll stand

warmed at

look can be costly. However, I don’t think it would be a big

harbored jealousy over the events

regarding Laura

invited Rena to join her for a shopping trip. At this point, Rena was nearing her seventh month

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did, she was flanked by four

and together, they browsed through baby

and Mark hold the

replied with

added, “It’s set in May. Mark

response came with a cheerful

meant he often

Cecilia didn’t complain.

his connections, securing a more relaxed job would

the idea. To him, it smacked of

their age gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate moments until

to say

queried, “Is something troubling

the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him persists, as does his for

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