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,

was even

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

to the living

things they wanted

considering letting Laura live in

She glanced at Edwin and

had to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a proper

off, out of

sight of Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy

a

console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints

On the second floor.

rested against the French window,

Mark murmured, “Are you

shifted her gaze toward

appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured

reached

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

smile graced Mark’s

usual self. She’s typically well-behaved, but

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken

voice, he inquired, “Are you still

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

a nod. But she

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

spoken this freely

the top two buttons of his

paused and asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

murmur, “Edwin is busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him to spend some time with Waylen. After

consumed with a strong desire for intimacy

and offered a faint

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

instant, Mark found himself unable to

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

a slender

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

intimate moment kept

to come and

since the door remained closed, the

room was enveloped in

rolled over and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp

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

blush tinged Cecilia’s

pulled the blanket over herself

once more. His

some ointment on

planted a kiss

another round, but he restrained himself and whispered,

and she responded

point, Mark rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re

the stairs and fetched some

attended to

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

and asked,

even lift her

something

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

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t

the things within the entertainment industry

lack of concern caught

Mark grinned.

One involves

no need to do something for money.

if 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

script and softly exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same from

years ago, Mark used to be

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

a strong fondness for

her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand

warmed at his

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

smile. She still harbored jealousy over the events from years past. She

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

necessary, and when she did,

together, they browsed through

and Mark hold

replied with a

in May. Mark has been

response came with a

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing a more relaxed job would be

dismissed the idea. To him, it smacked

him to indulge in their intimate moments until midnight that

to say

Rena queried, “Is something

garment in 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 his

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