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,

was even more

thought the two kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to

Laura returned to the living

parents had many things they wanted

considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

denied the idea immediately. She glanced

depart with disappointment without even getting the

off, out

easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book

a

Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

rested against the French window, silently

her, Mark murmured,

her gaze toward

the soft lighting featured

Mark reached out

come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to

graced

usual self. She’s typically well-behaved, but

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken

voice, he inquired, “Are you

will look after Laura from

a nod.

with Cecilia for some time, could read her

hadn’t spoken this freely in

two buttons of

“Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

risen to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted

busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him

with a strong desire for intimacy

head slightly and offered

though they lived under the same roof,

himself unable

moment, he lowered the

a

desires, fearing that he

intimate moment kept on

and call them for

no sound from inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant

was enveloped in

and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms

grazed her lips, questioning, “Are

blush tinged

the blanket over herself and nodded

and check on Edwin once more. His wound is

some ointment on

leaned in and planted a kiss on

another round, but

and she responded by

himself. Clutching his wrinkled

descended the stairs and fetched some food for

he attended to

had already freshened up with a shower, and she was now multitasking, reading the

sat beside her, took a bite, and asked, “So, you’re

didn’t even lift her

just Looking for something to keep me

gently caressed her head and remarked, “It’s

his gaze

within the entertainment

concern caught her

Mark grinned.

One involves

money.

desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for her to seek others. This gave Mark peace

exchanged a few words with someone else,

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the

truth, many years ago, Mark used

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

reverted to

had a strong

and expressed, “I’ll stand by your side in the days

warmed at his

fresh look can be

flashed a smile. She still harbored jealousy over the events

issue regarding Laura had

trip. At

anxious regarding Rena’s

unless necessary, and when

together, they browsed through baby clothes,

and Mark

with

added, “It’s set in May. Mark has

with a cheerful

in Duefron. Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing a more relaxed

Mark dismissed the idea. To

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

to say next

hesitation, Rena queried, “Is

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

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