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.

embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied

was even more

so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around

returned to the living

had many things they wanted to discuss with

they were considering letting Laura live

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

with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a

guests off, out

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

felt a swell of

went upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring the

Mark murmured, “Are

shifted her gaze toward

facial lines appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her

reached

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

graced

usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken

he inquired, “Are you still

look after Laura from now on.

nod. But

life with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book. The air between

spoken this freely

unfastened the top two buttons of his

and asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her against the

I believe it would be beneficial for

with a strong desire for intimacy with

and offered

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

found himself unable to

moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged

a

his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently

intimate moment kept on

to come and call them for dinner

door remained closed,

room was

rolled over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp

grazed her lips, questioning, “Are you

blush tinged

pulled the blanket over herself

on Edwin once

ointment

leaned in and planted a kiss

plenty of energy and a desire for another round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have

and she responded

his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re feeling

stairs and fetched some food for her

he attended to

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

a bite, and asked, “So, you’re serious about joining the entertainment

even lift

something

remarked, “It’s nice to have something to occupy your

Cecilia met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it worry

within the entertainment industry

of concern caught

Mark grinned.

One involves money, and the other pertains

something for money. She was born into a wealthy family, after

believed if she desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for

consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same from

many years ago, Mark

Cecilia were the perfect match for each

Cecilia had reverted

a strong fondness

expressed, “I’ll stand by your side

warmed at

earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think it would be

flashed a smile. She still harbored jealousy over the events

Laura

trip. At this point, Rena was

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

unless necessary, and when she did, she

and Cecilia was strong, and together, they browsed through baby clothes, enjoying each other’s

you and Mark hold

replied with

“It’s set in May. Mark has been swamped

response came with a

northwest meant he often

Cecilia didn’t complain.

out that with his connections, securing a more relaxed

dismissed the idea. To him, it

gap, which led him to

to say next yet opted

Rena queried,

feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my

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