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.

Edwin stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My

was even more

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

to the living room, she eagerly

things they

letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

She glanced at Edwin

parents had to depart with disappointment without even getting the

his guests off, out of

blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting

a swell

to console Cecilia, knowing that she might

On the second floor.

the French window, silently

Mark murmured,

her gaze

the soft lighting

softness, Mark reached out to caress her

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

smile graced

insisted on leaving. This isn’t her usual self.

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken too

he inquired, “Are you still

parents will look after Laura from now on. There’s nothing

gave a nod. But she was

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

this freely

unfastened the top two buttons

and asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

door. Returning to her, he lifted

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,

a strong desire

her head slightly and offered

been arguing for a whole month. Even though they lived under the same

this instant, Mark found himself unable to resist any

lowered the curtain, and they engaged

a

that he might inadvertently cause her discomfort or

intimate moment kept

come and call them

the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and

was enveloped in

over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his

grazed her lips, questioning,

blush tinged

herself and nodded with

Edwin once more.

ointment on

leaned in and planted a

another round, but he restrained himself

flared, and she

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

descended the stairs and fetched some food for her

attended to

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

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

didn’t even lift

for something to keep me

“It’s

met his gaze

within the entertainment industry

concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

into two main aspects. One involves money, and the other

no need to do something for money. She was born

pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that

exchanged a few words with someone else, he got jealous, especially when she was conversing with

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the same

years ago, Mark used to be quite

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

reverted to her previous

a strong

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

warmed at

earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t

a smile. She still harbored jealousy over the

Laura

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

felt quite anxious

ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did, she

between Rena and Cecilia was strong, and together, they browsed through baby

Mark hold

replied with a

in May. Mark has been

response came with a cheerful

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

dismissed the idea. To him, it smacked of early

minded their age gap, which led him to indulge in their

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

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