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.

embraced Laura, saying,

even

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

the living room, she eagerly

had many things they wanted to discuss

Laura live

glanced

disappointment without even

saw 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

felt a swell

that she

On the second floor.

French window, silently savoring the

murmured,

her gaze toward

the soft lighting featured her

reached out to caress her

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

graced

usual self. She’s typically well-behaved,

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken too

a low voice, he inquired, “Are

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

nod.

who had shared his life with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an

hadn’t spoken this

top two buttons of

and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

risen to secure the door. Returning to her, he

touches and kisses were tender, his words a soft murmur, “Edwin is busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him to spend some

was consumed with a strong

head slightly and offered a faint nod of

whole month. Even though they lived under the same

this instant, Mark found himself unable to resist any

the heat of the moment, he lowered the

a slender

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently cause her

moment kept

to come and call

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

room was

over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed

tinged

pulled the blanket over herself and nodded with

Edwin once more. His

some ointment on

in and planted a

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

flared, and she responded by

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

the stairs and fetched some food

he attended

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

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

even lift

something

“It’s nice to have something

his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t

within the entertainment industry

concern

Mark grinned.

be drawn into two main aspects. One

money. She was born into a wealthy family,

her needs in that regard. There was no need for

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the

ago, Mark used to

for each other, so he was generous and didn’t fret as much

Cecilia had reverted to her previous

strong fondness for

“I’ll stand by your side in

heart warmed

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

harbored jealousy over the events

issue regarding Laura had ultimately

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

felt quite anxious regarding Rena’s

necessary, and when she did, she was flanked by

and together, they browsed

and Mark

replied with

“It’s set in

with

he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank and

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

dismissed the idea. To him, it

their age gap, which led him to indulge in their

to say next

queried,

her hands, Cecilia confessed in a low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him persists, as does

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