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.

forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied now, so let me

was even

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

returned to the living room, she eagerly

they wanted to discuss

instance, they were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

glanced at Edwin

had to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to

off, out of the

tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting upright and looking

felt a

upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some

On the second floor.

French window, silently

her, Mark murmured,

shifted her

appeared gentle, and the soft

reached out to caress her

“They’ve come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them

graced

insisted on leaving. This isn’t her usual self.

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had

inquired, “Are you still upset

will look after Laura from

a nod. But she

had shared his life with Cecilia for some time, could read

hadn’t spoken this freely in

two buttons

paused and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

door. Returning to her,

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

a strong

head slightly and offered a faint

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

this instant, Mark found himself unable

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

had a

fearing that he might

moment kept on until

and call them for dinner

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

was

nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp with

fingers grazed her

tinged

the blanket over herself and

once

ointment

leaned in and planted a

another round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have you

she responded by kicking

Mark rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled

stairs and fetched some food for

attended to

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

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

even lift her

for something

and remarked, “It’s nice

his

all, the things within

concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

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

something for money. She was

needs in that regard.

exchanged a few words with someone else, he got jealous, especially when she was

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same from

Mark used

were the perfect match for each other, so he was generous and didn’t

now Cecilia had reverted to her previous

strong fondness

affectionately tousled her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by

warmed at his

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

still harbored jealousy over the events

issue regarding Laura had ultimately

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

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

ventured outside unless necessary, and when

and together, they

you and Mark hold

replied with a

“It’s set in May. Mark has been

with

in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work.

Cecilia didn’t complain.

connections, securing

the idea. To him, it smacked of early

age gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate moments until midnight

what to say next yet

Rena queried,

a small 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,

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