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

was even

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

returned to the living

parents had many things they wanted to discuss with

were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark

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

disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a proper

his guests off,

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

a swell

went upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints

On the second floor.

rested against the French window,

murmured,

shifted her

appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her

softness, Mark reached out to caress her

you invite them to stay

smile graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken

he inquired, “Are you still

will look after Laura from now on. There’s

a nod. But she

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

hadn’t spoken this

two buttons

asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

I believe it would be beneficial for him to spend some time with Waylen. After all, he is skilled at

a strong desire

head slightly and offered a faint nod of

Even though they lived

this instant, Mark found himself unable

the curtain, and they engaged in

a slender

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently

moment kept on until

to come and call them for

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

was

nestled in Mark’s

fingers grazed her lips, questioning, “Are

tinged Cecilia’s

herself and nodded with

on Edwin once more. His

ointment on

in and planted a kiss on

but he restrained himself and

she responded by

dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If

descended the stairs and fetched

he attended to

and she was now multitasking, reading the script while enjoying

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

even lift her

Looking for something to keep me

and remarked, “It’s nice to

his

the things within the

concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

into two main aspects. One

need to do something for money. She was born into a

in that regard. There was no need for her to seek others. This gave

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

the

years ago, Mark

the perfect match for each other, so he

Cecilia had reverted to her

a strong fondness for

tousled her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand

warmed at his

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

a smile. She still harbored jealousy over the events from years past. She was

regarding Laura had ultimately

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

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

outside unless necessary, and when she did,

and Cecilia was strong, and together,

and Mark hold the wedding

with

set in May. Mark has been swamped

came with a cheerful

often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank and

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

idea. To him, it

led him to indulge in their

pondered what to say next

Rena queried, “Is

confessed in a 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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