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.

time, Edwin stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied now,

was even more

two kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears, leaving her

to the living room, she eagerly wanted

they wanted to discuss

Laura live in

the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit her

had to depart with disappointment without even getting the

guests off, out of the

tended to blush easily,

felt a swell

console Cecilia, knowing that she

On the second floor.

against the French window,

her, Mark murmured, “Are

her

lines appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her smooth

Mark reached

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

graced Mark’s

usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken too

a low voice, he inquired, “Are you still upset

parents will look after Laura from now on.

nod. But she was

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

spoken this freely in

unfastened the top two buttons of his

“Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

his words a soft murmur, “Edwin is busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him

a strong desire

tilted her head slightly and offered a

arguing for a whole month. Even though they lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been intimate

found himself unable to resist any

of the moment, he lowered the curtain,

a

restrain his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently cause

moment kept on until 8:00

had to come and

remained closed, the servant took the hint and headed downstairs

was enveloped

nestled in Mark’s embrace, his

grazed her

blush tinged

blanket over herself and nodded with a soft

check on Edwin once more.

ointment

planted a

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

and she responded by kicking

himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he

descended the stairs and fetched some food for

he attended

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

sat beside her, took a bite, and asked,

didn’t even lift

for something to keep

remarked, “It’s nice to

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

the things within the entertainment industry were

of concern caught

Mark grinned.

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

money. She was born into

needs in that regard. There was no need for her to seek others. This gave Mark

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

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the

ago, Mark used to be

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

reverted

had a strong fondness

hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by your side in the days to

heart warmed at his

might need to earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can

still harbored jealousy over the events from years past.

issue regarding Laura had ultimately been

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

quite anxious regarding

necessary, and when she did, she was flanked by

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

you and Mark

with

in May.

with

Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

Mark dismissed the idea. To him, it

him to

pondered what to say

hesitation, Rena queried, “Is something

hands, Cecilia confessed in a low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have

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