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.

Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied

was even

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

living

they wanted to discuss with

Laura live in Duefron with Mark

glanced at Edwin and

parents had to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to

off, out of

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

a swell of

to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring

her, Mark murmured, “Are you

her gaze toward

the soft lighting featured

Mark reached out to caress her

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

smile graced Mark’s

leaving. This isn’t her usual self.

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken too

a low voice, he inquired, “Are you

Paul’s parents will look after Laura from now

nod. But

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

spoken this freely

two buttons

and asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her

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

a strong desire for

tilted her head slightly and

lived under the same

Mark found himself unable to resist

heat of the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in an

had a

fearing that he might inadvertently cause her discomfort

intimate moment kept on

servant had to come and

from inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and headed

room was enveloped

and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp with

Mark’s fingers grazed her

blush tinged Cecilia’s

over herself and nodded with a

Edwin once

ointment on

in and planted a kiss

round, but he

and she responded by

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

fetched some food for

attended

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

and asked, “So, you’re serious about joining

even lift her

something to keep

her head and remarked, “It’s

thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and

things within

concern

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money, and the other

need to do something for money. She was

their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard.

quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else,

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same from

Mark used to be quite

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

had reverted to her previous

had a strong fondness for

expressed, “I’ll stand by your side in

warmed at

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

She still harbored jealousy over the events from years past.

issue regarding Laura had

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

felt quite anxious regarding

rarely ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did, she was flanked by four

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

and Mark

replied with

in May. Mark has been swamped

with a cheerful

was in Duefron. Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank

Cecilia didn’t complain.

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

To him, it

which led him to indulge in their

to say next yet opted

queried, “Is something troubling

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

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