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

even more

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

living room, she eagerly

they wanted to discuss

were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

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

depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to

off, out of

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

felt a

upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints regarding Laura’s

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently

murmured, “Are you

shifted her gaze toward

facial lines appeared gentle, and the

reached out to

“They’ve come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay

smile graced Mark’s

her usual self. She’s

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken too

voice, he inquired,

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

a nod. But

with Cecilia for some time, could read her

this

unfastened the top two buttons

“Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her against

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

a strong desire for

and offered a faint

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

instant, Mark found himself

of the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in an intimate

a

fearing that

intimate moment kept on until

come and call

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

was

and nestled in Mark’s embrace,

fingers grazed

blush tinged Cecilia’s

blanket over herself

Go and check on Edwin once more. His wound

some ointment

and planted

desire for another round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have you been holding

anger flared, and she responded

Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If

the stairs and fetched some food

attended

already freshened up with a shower, and she was now multitasking, reading the script while enjoying her

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

didn’t even lift her

Looking for something to keep me

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

Cecilia met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t

all, the things within the entertainment industry

of concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

drawn into two main aspects. One involves money, and the

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

could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for her to seek others. This gave Mark

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same

many years ago, Mark used

was confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so he

now Cecilia had reverted

had a strong fondness for

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

heart warmed at

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

jealousy over

issue regarding Laura had ultimately been

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

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

rarely ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did, she

was strong, and together, they browsed through baby clothes,

and Mark

with

set in May.

response came with a cheerful

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing

dismissed the idea. To

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

say next

her hesitation, Rena queried,

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

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