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.

and embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied now,

was even

they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears, leaving her too scared to

Laura returned to the living room, she eagerly

many things they wanted to discuss

instance, they were considering letting Laura live

idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously

depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a

off,

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

felt a swell of

Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints

On the second floor.

French window, silently savoring

Mark murmured,

shifted her gaze

gentle, and the soft lighting featured her smooth

reached out to

whispered, “They’ve come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that be a bit

graced Mark’s

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken

he inquired, “Are you still upset with

Laura from now on. There’s nothing

nod.

with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book.

this

the top two

and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in

his words a soft 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

consumed with a strong desire for intimacy

and offered a faint nod of

had been arguing for a whole month. Even though they lived under the

found himself unable to resist

heat of the moment, he lowered the

had a slender

that he might inadvertently

intimate moment kept on

and call

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

room was

and nestled in Mark’s

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her

blush tinged

blanket over herself and nodded with a soft

check on Edwin once

some ointment

and planted a kiss

round, but

anger flared, and she responded by

that point, Mark rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re feeling off, a shower might

stairs and fetched some food for her

he attended to

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

sat beside her, took a bite, and asked, “So,

didn’t even lift her

something to keep

her head and remarked, “It’s nice to have something to

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and

things within

lack of concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

be drawn into two main aspects. One

do something for money. She was born into a

fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for

consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the

Mark used to

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

had reverted

had a strong fondness for

stand by

warmed at

earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can

jealousy over the events from

regarding Laura

to join her for a shopping trip. At this

anxious regarding Rena’s

and when she did, she was flanked by

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

and Mark hold the wedding

replied with a

then added, “It’s set in

came with a

often traveled there for work.

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

Mark dismissed the idea. To him, it smacked of early

gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate moments

to say

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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