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.

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

was even

them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura

Laura returned to the living room, she eagerly wanted

things they

letting Laura live in Duefron

immediately. She glanced at Edwin

depart with disappointment without even getting

guests off, out

easily, engrossed in

felt a

upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

French

murmured,

her

gentle, and the soft lighting featured her

Mark reached out to

the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that be a bit

graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had

he inquired, “Are you still upset

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

a nod. But she

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

spoken this

top two buttons of his

paused and asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

with his book. I believe it would be beneficial

was consumed with a strong desire for intimacy with

tilted her head slightly and offered a faint

Even though they lived under the

found himself unable to resist

the curtain, and they engaged

had a

to restrain his desires, fearing that he might

intimate moment kept

come and call them for dinner

inside, and since the door remained closed, the

was

nestled in Mark’s

fingers grazed her lips,

blush tinged Cecilia’s

herself and nodded with

Edwin once more. His wound

some ointment on

and planted a kiss

a desire for another round, but he

and she

wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If

fetched

attended to

freshened up with a shower, and

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

even

something to

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

met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it

the things within the

concern caught her

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money,

money. She was

intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There

Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else,

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same

years ago, Mark used to

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

reverted to her previous

strong

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

heart warmed

more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However,

She still harbored jealousy over

regarding Laura had ultimately

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

quite anxious

ventured outside unless necessary, and when she

Cecilia was strong, and together, they

and Mark hold

with

set in May. Mark has been

with

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

even once pointed out that with his connections, securing

To him, it smacked of

him to indulge in their intimate moments until

to say next

hesitation, Rena queried, “Is something troubling

low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him persists,

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