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.

Edwin stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied

was even more

when no one was

the living room, she eagerly

they

were considering letting Laura live

immediately. She glanced at Edwin

even

off, out of the

Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting upright and

felt a

that she might have some complaints regarding

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring the

her, Mark murmured, “Are

her

lines appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her smooth

Mark reached out to caress

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

smile graced

This isn’t her usual self. She’s typically well-behaved, but today

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken too

a low voice, he inquired, “Are you still

parents will look after Laura from now on. There’s nothing

a nod. But she

with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open

spoken this freely

two buttons

“Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

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

with a strong

tilted her head slightly and offered a faint nod of

for a whole month. Even though they lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been intimate during

instant, Mark found himself unable to

of the moment, he lowered the curtain,

a

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that he

kept on

to come and call them for dinner

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

room was enveloped

over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his

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

blush tinged Cecilia’s

over herself and nodded with a soft

on Edwin once more. His

ointment on

planted a kiss on

a desire for another round, but

and she responded by

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

descended the stairs and fetched

attended to

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

and asked, “So, you’re serious about joining

didn’t even

just Looking for something to keep me

and remarked, “It’s

thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured,

things within the

lack of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money, and the other pertains to

to do something for money. She was born into a

believed if she 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

through the script and softly exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else,

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the

Mark

confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each

Cecilia had reverted

had a strong fondness

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

heart warmed

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

still harbored jealousy over the

regarding Laura had ultimately

her for a shopping trip. At

quite anxious regarding

and when she did, she

bond between Rena and Cecilia was strong, and together, they browsed through baby clothes, enjoying each

you and Mark hold the

with

“It’s set in May.

with

in the northwest meant he often traveled there for

Cecilia didn’t complain.

pointed out that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job would be a piece of

To him,

which led him to indulge

say

queried, “Is something

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

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