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.

stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My

was even more

However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears,

Laura returned to the living

had many things they wanted to discuss

Laura live in

however, denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit her

with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a

off, out of the

around and caught sight of Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a

a swell of

to console Cecilia, knowing that she might

On the second floor.

French

murmured, “Are

shifted her

gentle, and the soft lighting featured her

softness, Mark reached out

Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t

graced

usual self. She’s

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken too

voice, he inquired, “Are you still upset

after Laura from

a nod. But she was

read her thoughts Like an open book.

spoken this

unfastened the top two

and asked, “Should I close

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

already risen to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms,

it would be beneficial for him to spend some time with Waylen. After all, he is skilled

strong desire for

slightly and offered a faint

month. Even though they lived

instant, Mark found himself unable

he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in an

had a slender

his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently

intimate moment kept

servant had to come and call them for

inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and headed downstairs to attend

room was

Mark’s embrace, his arms

fingers grazed her lips, questioning,

tinged Cecilia’s

over herself and nodded with a

once more. His wound is

ointment

in and planted a

but he restrained himself and

anger flared, and she responded by

rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re

descended the stairs and fetched some food for

attended to

and she was now multitasking, reading

beside her, took a bite, and asked, “So,

didn’t even

Looking for something to keep

“It’s nice to have something to occupy your

thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze

all, the things within the entertainment

of concern caught

Mark grinned.

main aspects. One involves money, and the other

to do something for money. She was born

needs in that

consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else, he got jealous,

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same from

truth, many years ago, Mark

was confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so he was generous and didn’t fret as much

reverted to

a strong

affectionately tousled her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand

warmed

Sustaining a fresh look can be costly.

She still harbored jealousy over

issue regarding Laura had ultimately been

At this point, Rena was nearing her seventh

anxious regarding

outside unless necessary, and when she

and together, they browsed through baby clothes, enjoying each

you and Mark hold

with

then added, “It’s set in May.

with a

northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he

Cecilia didn’t complain.

that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job would be

Mark dismissed the idea. To him, it smacked of

which led him to indulge in their intimate moments until midnight

to say next yet opted for

Rena queried, “Is something

low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him persists, as does his

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