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,

was even

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

to the living room, she

had many things they wanted to discuss

instance, they were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with

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

with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a proper

off, out

tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a

felt a swell of

went upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring the

Mark murmured, “Are

shifted her

the

by her softness, Mark reached

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

graced

isn’t her usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken too

voice, he inquired, “Are you still upset

after Laura from now on. There’s nothing

a nod. But she was

with Cecilia for some time, could read her

hadn’t spoken this

top two buttons

asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

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

with a strong desire for intimacy

and offered a

lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been intimate

Mark found himself unable to resist any

lowered the curtain, and they

a slender

fearing that he might inadvertently cause her discomfort

kept

servant had to come and

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

room was enveloped in

nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp with

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

blush tinged

over herself and

Edwin once more.

ointment on

and planted

another round, but he

flared, and she responded by kicking

his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re feeling off, a shower

fetched some food

attended

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

asked,

even lift her

Looking for something to keep

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

his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it

within

lack of concern

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money, and

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

needs in that regard. There was no need for her

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same from

truth, many years ago, Mark used to be quite

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

now Cecilia had reverted to her

a strong

her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by

heart warmed at

a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think it would be a big deal

harbored jealousy over the events from years

regarding Laura had

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

quite anxious regarding

and when

and together, they browsed

and Mark hold

with

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

with

the northwest meant he often traveled there for

Cecilia didn’t complain.

that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job would be

dismissed the idea. To

to indulge in their

say

hesitation, Rena queried, “Is

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

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