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.

Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied

was even

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

Laura returned to the living

many things they wanted to discuss

considering letting Laura live in

however, denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and

parents had to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a

off,

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

a swell

Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

rested against the French window, silently savoring

her, Mark murmured,

her gaze

and the soft

by her softness, Mark reached out to caress her

you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t

smile graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken

a low voice, he inquired, “Are

resolved now. Paul’s parents will look after Laura

gave a nod. But she was

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

this

the top two

paused and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her against the French

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 skilled at teaching

consumed with a strong

tilted her head slightly and offered a

month. Even though they lived under the same

Mark found himself unable to resist any

he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in an

a slender

restrain his desires, fearing that he

intimate moment kept on until 8:00

to come and call

the door remained closed, the

room was enveloped

in Mark’s embrace, his arms

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips, questioning, “Are you

blush tinged

blanket over herself and nodded with

check on Edwin once more. His

ointment

planted

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

flared, and she

that point, Mark rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he

the stairs and fetched

attended to

shower, and she was now multitasking,

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

didn’t even

Looking for something

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

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it worry

the things within

lack of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

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

no need to do something for money. She was born into a

believed if she desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for her to seek others. This gave Mark peace of

through the 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.

expect the same from

truth, many years ago, Mark used

was confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so he was generous and didn’t fret as much about

Cecilia had reverted

a strong

affectionately tousled her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by your side in

heart warmed

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

harbored jealousy over the events from years past. She

issue regarding Laura

a shopping trip. At

anxious regarding Rena’s

rarely ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did,

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

Mark

replied with

in May. Mark

with a cheerful

in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

To him, it smacked

age gap, which led him to indulge in

what to say next

Rena queried, “Is something troubling

the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him

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