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.

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

even

allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around

Laura returned to the living

things they wanted

live

idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit her

depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy

his guests off, out of the

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

a swell of

to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints regarding Laura’s

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently

murmured,

her gaze toward

appeared gentle, and the soft

reached

all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that be

graced Mark’s

isn’t her usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had

voice, he inquired, “Are you

parents will look after Laura from now

a nod.

some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book. The air

this freely in

two

asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

it would be beneficial

a strong desire for intimacy with

head slightly and offered a faint nod of

month. Even though they lived under the same

instant, Mark found himself

moment, he lowered the curtain, and they

had a slender

fearing that he might inadvertently cause her discomfort or

kept

had to come and call them for dinner

remained closed, the servant took the hint and

room was enveloped

nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp

Mark’s fingers grazed her lips,

blush tinged

herself and nodded with

on Edwin once more. His wound

some ointment

in and planted

for another round, but he restrained himself and whispered,

and she responded

his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re

fetched some food for her

he attended to

and she was now multitasking, reading the script while enjoying

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

even lift

something to

head and remarked, “It’s nice

his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it worry

all, the things within the entertainment industry were

lack of concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money, and the other

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

could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same from

many years ago, Mark used to be

and Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so he

reverted to her previous

a strong fondness for

her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by your

warmed at

earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I

harbored jealousy over the events from

regarding Laura had ultimately been

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

felt quite anxious regarding

outside unless necessary, and when she did, she was

strong, and together, they browsed through

you and Mark

replied with

“It’s set in May.

response came with a

northwest meant he often traveled there

Cecilia didn’t complain.

once pointed out that with his connections, securing a

idea. To him, it smacked

gap, which led him to indulge in their

pondered what to say next yet opted

her hesitation, Rena queried, “Is

“Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and

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