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, so let me

even more

parents thought the two kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened

the living room, she eagerly

things they

were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

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

even getting the chance

off, out of the

Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a

felt a

that she might

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring

murmured,

shifted her gaze

the soft lighting featured her

reached

Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that

smile graced

her usual self. She’s typically well-behaved, but

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had

voice, he inquired, “Are you

Laura from now on. There’s nothing to

gave a nod. But

with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like

spoken this freely in

top two buttons of

“Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

kisses were tender, 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,

strong desire for intimacy with

slightly and offered

lived under the

instant, Mark found himself unable to resist any

of the moment, he lowered the curtain,

a slender

to restrain his desires, fearing that he might

intimate moment kept on until

come and call them

was no sound from inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and

room was enveloped

over and nestled in Mark’s embrace,

shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips,

tinged Cecilia’s

pulled the blanket over herself

and check on Edwin once more. His wound is bothering

ointment on

planted a kiss

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

anger flared, and she

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

stairs and fetched some

attended

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

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

even

just Looking for something

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

his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it

within the entertainment

of concern caught

Mark grinned.

main aspects. One involves money, and the other pertains to

do something for money. She was born into a

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

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same from

ago, Mark used to

he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each

had reverted to her previous

had a strong

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

warmed

look can be costly. However, I don’t think it

jealousy over the events from years past. She was

issue regarding Laura

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

anxious regarding

and when

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

and Mark hold the wedding

with

“It’s set in May. Mark has been swamped

response came with

company was in Duefron. Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank and engaged in social

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

the idea. To him, it

gap, which led him to

say next yet

queried, “Is something troubling

a small garment in her 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 him persists,

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