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.

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

was even more

two kids got along, 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 room,

they wanted to discuss

letting Laura live in

idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and

disappointment without even getting the chance to

saw his guests off, out of the

of Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting upright

a

Cecilia, knowing that she might

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring

her, Mark murmured, “Are you

her

the

reached

you invite them to stay for

smile graced Mark’s

isn’t her usual

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had

a low voice, he inquired, “Are you still upset

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

a nod. But

life with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book.

hadn’t spoken this

unfastened the top two buttons of his

asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

secure the door. Returning to her,

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 faint

month. Even though they lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been

Mark found himself unable to

he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in

had a

his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently

intimate moment kept

to come and

no sound from inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and headed downstairs to attend to

was enveloped in

rolled over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp

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

blush tinged

over herself and nodded

once

ointment on

planted a kiss

for another round, but he restrained himself and

anger flared, and she responded by

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

fetched some

he attended

freshened up with a shower, and

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

even lift her

something to

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

Cecilia met his gaze and

the things within the

of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

be drawn into two main aspects. One involves money, and the

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

if she desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same

Mark

perfect match for

now Cecilia had reverted to her

strong fondness

“I’ll stand

heart warmed at his

more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think it

She still harbored jealousy over the events from years past.

Laura had ultimately

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

anxious regarding

necessary, and when she did, she was flanked

together, they browsed through baby clothes, enjoying each

you and Mark hold

replied with a

in May. Mark has been swamped

with

Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing a more relaxed job would be a piece of

idea. To him, it

him to indulge in their intimate

pondered what to say next yet opted

hesitation, Rena queried, “Is something

things between me and Mark have changed.

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