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 let me

even more

when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura

living room, she eagerly

parents had many things they wanted

considering letting Laura live in Duefron

immediately. She glanced at Edwin and

even getting the chance to enjoy a

saw his guests off,

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

felt a swell of

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

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring

Mark murmured, “Are you

her

the soft

by her softness, Mark reached out

here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay

smile graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken

he inquired, “Are you still upset with

will look after Laura from

nod.

time, could read her

spoken this freely in

unfastened the top two buttons of

paused and asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to her, he lifted her in

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

was consumed with a strong desire for

head slightly and

Even though they lived under the same

found himself

heat of the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in

a slender

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that

intimate moment kept on

and call

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

was enveloped

in Mark’s embrace, his

shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips,

tinged

over herself and nodded

check on Edwin once more. His

some ointment

in and planted a

round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have you

anger flared, and she

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

and fetched

he attended to

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

bite, and asked,

didn’t even lift

just Looking for something

“It’s nice to have something to occupy your

met his gaze

things within the entertainment industry

concern

Mark grinned.

One involves money, and the other

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

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

“Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a

Mark’s expression deepened.

the

many years ago, Mark

the perfect match for

reverted to

strong

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

warmed at his

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

over the events from years

issue regarding Laura

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

anxious

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

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

and Mark hold the wedding

replied with

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

with a

vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank and engaged in social

Cecilia didn’t complain.

that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job

the idea. To

gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate moments

say next yet

her hesitation, Rena queried, “Is something troubling

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 his for me,

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