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 now, so

even

two kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one

Laura returned to the living room, she eagerly

many things they wanted to

considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark

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

even getting the chance to enjoy

off, out

tended to blush easily,

a swell of

Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring the

her, Mark murmured, “Are you

her gaze

appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her smooth

softness, Mark reached

Why didn’t you invite

smile graced Mark’s

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken

a low voice, he inquired, “Are you still upset

now. Paul’s parents will look after Laura from now on.

a nod. But she

had shared his life with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book.

this freely

unfastened the top two buttons of

paused and asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

murmur, “Edwin is busy with his book. I believe it would be

consumed with a strong

and offered

they lived under the same roof,

found himself unable to resist any

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

had a slender

fearing that he might inadvertently

kept on until

and call

door remained closed, the servant took the hint and headed downstairs to

was enveloped in

Mark’s embrace, his arms damp

grazed her lips, questioning, “Are you

blush tinged Cecilia’s

herself and nodded with a

and check on Edwin once more. His wound is

ointment on

leaned in and planted a kiss on

plenty of energy and a desire for another round, but

and she responded by kicking

wrinkled shirt, he

descended the stairs and fetched some food for

attended

shower, and she was now multitasking,

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

even

just Looking for something to keep

and remarked, “It’s nice to

thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t

within the entertainment industry were

lack of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

two main aspects. One involves money, and the other pertains to

for money. She was born into a wealthy family,

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

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the same from

ago, Mark used to be

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

reverted to her previous

strong fondness for

expressed, “I’ll stand by your

warmed

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

jealousy over the events from years past. She was so

regarding Laura had ultimately

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

felt quite anxious

unless necessary, and when she did, she

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

Mark hold the wedding

replied with

added, “It’s set in May. Mark

with

his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

To him,

him to indulge

to say next yet opted for

her hesitation, Rena queried, “Is something troubling

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

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