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.

saying, “My dad’s occupied now, so

was even more

parents thought the two kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around

to the living room,

things they wanted

were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit

to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance

off, out

easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book

a swell of

upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints

On the second floor.

the French window,

Mark murmured,

her

gentle, and the soft lighting

by her softness, Mark reached out to

didn’t you invite them

graced Mark’s

insisted on leaving. This isn’t her usual self. She’s typically well-behaved,

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken

inquired,

Laura from

gave a nod. But she was

some time, could read her thoughts Like an open

hadn’t spoken this

two buttons of his

“Should I close

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms,

would be beneficial

was consumed with a strong desire

her head slightly and offered

a whole month. Even though they lived under

himself unable to resist any

of the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged

had a

fearing that

kept on

servant had to come and call them for

inside, and since the door remained closed,

room was enveloped in

in Mark’s

fingers grazed her lips, questioning,

blush tinged

pulled the blanket over herself and nodded with

and check on Edwin once

some ointment

and planted a kiss on

energy and a desire for another round, but

anger flared, and she responded

dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt,

fetched some food

attended to

Cecilia had already freshened up with a shower, and she was now multitasking, reading the

sat beside her, took a bite, and asked,

even lift

something to keep me

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

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured,

within

concern caught

Mark grinned.

be drawn into two main aspects. One involves

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

she desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for her to seek others. This gave Mark peace of

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the same

many years ago, Mark

were the perfect match for each other, so

Cecilia had reverted to her

strong fondness for

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

heart warmed at his

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

smile. She still harbored jealousy over

Laura had ultimately been

At this point, Rena was nearing her

quite anxious

necessary, and when she did, she

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

and Mark hold

with a

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

came with a

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

with his connections, securing

To him,

to indulge in their

pondered what to say next yet

Rena queried, “Is

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 his for

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