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

even more

together. However, when no one was

the living room, she eagerly

parents had many things they wanted

instance, they were considering letting Laura live

She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit her

even getting the chance

guests off, out of

blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting upright and

a swell

to console Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

rested against the French window,

Mark murmured, “Are you

shifted her gaze

gentle, and the soft lighting featured

her softness, Mark reached out to

here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay

graced Mark’s

insisted on leaving. This isn’t her usual

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken too

inquired, “Are

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

nod. But

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

this freely in

two buttons of

and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing

it would be beneficial for him

a strong

and offered a faint

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

this instant, Mark found himself unable to resist

the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they

had a slender

to restrain his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently cause her discomfort or

intimate moment kept on

servant had to come and call them

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

was

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

shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her

blush tinged Cecilia’s

herself

check on Edwin once more. His wound is bothering

ointment on

and planted

plenty of energy and a desire for another round, but he

and she

his wrinkled

stairs and fetched some food for her

he attended

already freshened up with a shower, and she was

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

even

something to

gently caressed her head and remarked, “It’s nice to

Cecilia met his

all, the things within the entertainment

concern

Mark grinned.

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

felt no need to do something for money. She was born into a wealthy

that regard. There was no need for her

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same from

ago, Mark used

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

Cecilia had reverted

strong

“I’ll stand by your side in

warmed

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

over the events

regarding Laura had ultimately

a shopping trip. At this point, Rena was nearing her seventh

felt quite anxious regarding Rena’s

unless necessary, and when she did, she was

bond between Rena and Cecilia was strong, and together, they browsed through

Mark

with a

“It’s set in

with

was in Duefron. Yet, his vast network 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

dismissed the idea. To him, it smacked of early

age gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate

what to say next yet opted

her hesitation, Rena queried,

hands, Cecilia confessed in a low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for

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