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.

Edwin stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied now, so let

even more

when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears, leaving her too scared

the living room, she eagerly wanted to

things they wanted to

considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

glanced at Edwin and nervously bit

with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy

guests off, out

spun around and caught sight of Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading

a swell of

knowing that she might have some complaints regarding

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring the

murmured, “Are

her gaze toward

and the

her softness, Mark reached out

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

smile graced

her usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken too

low voice, he inquired,

will look after Laura

a nod. But she

read her

hadn’t spoken this freely in

top two

asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

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

consumed with a strong desire for

and offered a faint nod

lived under the

instant, Mark found himself unable to resist any

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

had a slender

his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently cause her

moment kept on until 8:00

to come and

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

room was enveloped in

Mark’s

shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed

tinged Cecilia’s

blanket over herself and nodded with a

on Edwin once

ointment on

and planted a

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

flared, and she

rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re feeling off,

fetched some food for

attended

already freshened up with a shower, and she was now multitasking, reading the

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

didn’t even

something

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

Cecilia met his gaze and ventured,

things within the

of concern caught

Mark grinned.

main aspects. One involves money, and the other

something for money.

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

and softly exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else, he got jealous, especially when she was conversing

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the same

many years ago, Mark

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

now Cecilia had reverted to her

strong fondness

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

warmed at

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

still harbored jealousy over the

regarding Laura had ultimately been

Rena to join her for a shopping trip. At this point, Rena was

anxious regarding

ventured outside unless necessary, and when she

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

and Mark

replied with a

then added, “It’s set in

with a cheerful

meant he often traveled there

Cecilia didn’t complain.

even once pointed out that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job would be a piece of

idea. To

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

say next yet opted for

Rena queried, “Is something troubling

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

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